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Monday, August 27, 2018 |
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Hawaii--Highest Employment Rate in USA
By Selected News Articles @ 12:39 PM :: 4645 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Labor
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...2018’s Hardest-Working States....
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Thursday, August 16, 2018 |
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Rosy assumptions could be thorny for Hawaii ERS
By Grassroot Institute @ 5:01 PM :: 4794 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor
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...end date could drag out far longer if the investments of the state’s Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) do not perform as well as expected....
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Saturday, August 11, 2018 |
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Gabbard Operative Paid to Harass HSTA VP?
By Selected News Articles @ 11:05 PM :: 9563 Views :: Ethics, Congressional Delegation, Labor, Politicians
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...The “Aquino Purificacion” account was easily traceable to Gabbard's copywriter, Marissa Rodriguez. Gabbard's FEC records include multiple payments to Rodriguez....
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Saturday, August 4, 2018 |
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Together we can resolve Hawaii's pension crisis
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 8:10 PM :: 4451 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor
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... what works, what doesn’t, and what might help Hawaii move out of its position as one of the nation’s worst “sinkhole states” ....
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Thursday, August 2, 2018 |
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Grassroot Institute releases report on fixing pension debt crisis
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:29 PM :: 5553 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor, Taxes
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...how to bring under control the almost $13 billion in unfunded liabilities of Hawaii’s public pension system....
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Friday, July 27, 2018 |
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How to resolve Hawaii’s public pension debt crisis
By Grassroot Institute @ 3:33 PM :: 7170 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor, Taxes
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...Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is releasing a new report that outlines how policymakers could resolve Hawaii’s financially dangerous public pension crisis....
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Friday, July 27, 2018 |
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Act 56: When An Agency Is Given Emergency Powers, Pretty Soon Everything Looks Like An "Emergency"
By Robert Thomas @ 12:13 PM :: 5612 Views :: Ethics, First Amendment, Labor
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...The Hawaii Supreme Court has not exactly been overly receptive to executive and legislative efforts to react nimbly to court rulings....
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Friday, July 20, 2018 |
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Unions reaffirm support for Rep Gabbard and Jones Act
By Michael Hansen @ 3:01 PM :: 6573 Views :: Jones Act, Labor, Politicians
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...support from the maritime unions for her support of Jones Act cabotage....
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Friday, July 13, 2018 |
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Work together to implement Janus decision
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 2:07 PM :: 4706 Views :: First Amendment, Labor
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Government employee unions around the country are grappling with the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME....
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Sunday, July 8, 2018 |
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Hawaii 11th Most Efficient Education System--When Cost of Living Taken into Account
By Selected News Articles @ 4:10 PM :: 5032 Views :: Education K-12, Labor
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...Education narrative favoring wealthier, whiter states was just proven wrong....
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Tuesday, July 3, 2018 |
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Designed to Fail: Local 5 Pushing Subprime Mortgage Scheme
By News Release @ 3:28 PM :: 5191 Views :: Ethics, Labor
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- Loan-to-value -100% for purchase and 110% for purchases with a rehab
- No consideration of credit score
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Sunday, July 1, 2018 |
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It’s Not Easy Bein’ — an Employer
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 4721 Views :: Labor, Small Business
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...Before I hire the worker, I need to comply with laws saying what I can and can’t ask the prospective employee....
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Friday, June 29, 2018 |
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Hawaii public unions must adapt to new reality
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 11:15 AM :: 5190 Views :: First Amendment, Labor
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...On Wednesday, the Court handed down its decision in Janus v. AFSCME....
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Wednesday, June 27, 2018 |
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Supreme Court Rules Government Unions Cannot Force Workers to Pay Dues
By Selected News Articles @ 11:50 AM :: 5332 Views :: First Amendment, Labor
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...“This is the biggest victory for workers’ rights in a generation.”....
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Wednesday, June 27, 2018 |
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False Missile Alert: HGEA Members Sleeping on the Job
By Selected News Articles @ 11:39 AM :: 7546 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor, Military
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...“On multiple occasions, I’ve observed them watching movies or TV shows. Usually they are sitting around looking unoccupied. Approximately two weeks ago, it was reported to me by a staff member who came in early that they observed all three SWP staff on shift asleep.”....
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Monday, June 25, 2018 |
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Kakaako Senate Race: HSTA, Moriwaki Co-Sponsor Homelessness Forum
By News Release @ 2:23 AM :: 7017 Views :: Homelessness, Labor, Politicians
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...“Caring for Our Homeless Keiki: Some Things to Consider” this coming Tuesday, June 26 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola St....
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Sunday, June 24, 2018 |
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Travel Ban, Forced Union Dues Decisions Coming in Supreme Court's Final Week
By Selected News Articles @ 4:12 PM :: 6771 Views :: National News, Judiciary, Labor
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...The union dues case, Janus v. AFSCME, is the latest challenge to a 1977 precedent called Abood v. Detroit Board of Education, which allows public sector unions to collect fees from non-members....
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Thursday, June 21, 2018 |
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Honolulu: Eleven Professions with no Money Left
By News Release @ 10:03 PM :: 6258 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Labor, Cost of Living
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...in some fields like Personal Care & Service and Food Preparation & Serving, Hawaii residents are left with debts ranging from $8,000 to $9,000....
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Thursday, June 21, 2018 |
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Leaves a Dinosaur-Sized Economic Footprint in State of Hawaii
By News Release @ 9:48 PM :: 6109 Views :: Labor, Small Business, Tax Credits
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...The film generated more than $31 million in local economic activity and contributed more than $6.9 million in wages to over 1,200 local workers....
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Thursday, June 21, 2018 |
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Local 5 Hotel Workers Endorse Ige--Firefighters Endorse Hanabusa
By News Release @ 8:45 PM :: 4811 Views :: Labor, Politicians
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...Local 5 represents approximately 11,000 workers throughout Hawaii who work in the hospitality, health care and food service industries....
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Monday, June 18, 2018 |
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Hawaii Hotel Workers Win Right to Refuse to Pay Union Dues
By News Release @ 4:31 PM :: 5402 Views :: First Amendment, Labor
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...The case was brought by several nonmember employees at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Hawaii who received a letter from union officials demanding payment of dues for which the union had no legal claim....
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Friday, June 15, 2018 |
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Special Ed: DoE Loses Class Action Suit Filed for 495 Students
By News Release @ 4:03 PM :: 8141 Views :: Education K-12, Ethics, Health Care, Labor
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...495 young adults from Hawai'i will soon be receiving compensatory education and education-related services thanks to the recent settlement....
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Tuesday, June 12, 2018 |
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HGEA Endorses Hanabusa
By News Release @ 6:36 PM :: 4955 Views :: Labor, Politicians
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...Really Obvious Question: Why should any politician help HGEA get a fatter contract? Ige gave HGEA the Sun, Moon, and Stars and look how they repay him....
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Monday, June 11, 2018 |
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Public-Private Partnerships in Hawaii
By Grassroot Institute @ 9:41 PM :: 6145 Views :: Economy, Hawaii State Government, Labor
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...how to ease barriers to public-private partnerships in the state, and the benefits that could result if done right....
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Sunday, June 10, 2018 |
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Travel Ban? Janus? Supreme Court Poised for Blockbuster Finish
By Selected News Articles @ 3:00 PM :: 6668 Views :: National News, Judiciary, Labor
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...With the U.S. Supreme Court approaching the conclusion of its 2017 – 2018 term, the justices are expected to release a deluge of decisions in the coming weeks....
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Friday, June 8, 2018 |
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UPW Endorses Ige, UHPA Endorses Hanabusa
By News Release @ 2:13 AM :: 6384 Views :: Democratic Party, Labor, Politicians
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...HGEA still silent on Gubernatorial race....
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Thursday, June 7, 2018 |
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Ige Releases $12M for Volcano Response
By News Release @ 10:06 PM :: 5594 Views :: Hawaii County , Hawaii State Government, Labor
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...costs for overtime, equipment and materials are mounting....
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Tuesday, June 5, 2018 |
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Safest States--Hawaii Ranks 8th
By Selected News Articles @ 2:56 PM :: 4219 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Labor
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...4th Fewest Fatal Occupational Injuries Per Total Workers....
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Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
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Discovering Hidden Hawaii Tours to Pay $570,000 To Settle EEOC Male-On-Male Sexual Harassment Suit
By News Release @ 1:34 AM :: 7243 Views :: Ethics, Family, Labor, Small Business
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...Company President Sexually Harassed Male Employees for More Than a Decade, Federal Agency Says....
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Thursday, May 24, 2018 |
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Lava disaster could worsen Hawaii pension crisis
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:27 PM :: 5601 Views :: Hawaii County , Hawaii State Government, Labor
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...ERS director warns emergency overtime costs add to state's unfunded liabilities....
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018 |
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After a Few Months of Typing, HGEA Member Scores Lifetime 'Disability' Pension
By Robert Thomas @ 1:23 PM :: 6744 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Health Care, Labor
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...with 10 years of back payments thanks to a 3-2 decision of the Hawaii Supreme Court....
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018 |
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Hawaii Teachers Union Backs Campagna Over Gabbard for Congress
By News Release @ 1:25 AM :: 8377 Views :: Democratic Party, Congressional Delegation, Labor, Politicians, Tulsi Gabbard
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...U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, has not defended human and civil rights during her time in Congress. She was one of just three representatives, and the only Democrat who refused to condemn Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s genocidal chemical attack on his own people....
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018 |
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Launch a Career? Honolulu Lowest Starting Salaries in USA
By Selected News Articles @ 2:41 AM :: 5653 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Labor, Cost of Living
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...Honolulu and Pearl City tie Sta Rosa, Ca and Rancho Cucamonga, Ca for lowest monthly avg starting salaries adjusted for cost of living....
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018 |
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Ninth Circuit’s Equal Pay Decision Requires Hawaii Employers to Reexamine Pay Structures
By Selected News Articles @ 2:25 AM :: 4479 Views :: Labor, Small Business
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...In the case, Rizo v. Yovino, the court determined that the EPA bars employers from relying on past wage or salary history as a justification for pay disparities....
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Sunday, May 13, 2018 |
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HSTA Again Selects Ige as Governor
By News Release @ 12:26 AM :: 5905 Views :: Education K-12, Labor, Politicians
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...he worked with HSTA for days at the bargaining table. Sometimes he stayed up with us until 3 a.m....
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Friday, May 11, 2018 |
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Inflation Making Minimum Wage Irrelevant
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 1:54 PM :: 4320 Views :: Labor, Small Business
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...Hawaii’s Legislature did not approve a higher minimum wage this year....
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Friday, May 4, 2018 |
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Legislators Save Union Bosses from not-yet-written Janus Decision
By Andrew Walden @ 8:39 PM :: 5935 Views :: First Amendment, Labor
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...Worried about “maintaining a favorable political and social environment” legislators have approved two bills and one resolution designed to force union members to keep paying dues....
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Monday, April 23, 2018 |
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HSTA: Our Slush Fund is on the Ballot Nov 6
By News Release @ 5:25 PM :: 6826 Views :: Education K-12, Labor, Taxes
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...HSTA Slush Fund Unlimited Tax Increases in Your Future....
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Friday, April 20, 2018 |
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Boom Over? Hawaii Construction Employment Drops
By News Release @ 2:03 PM :: 6737 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics, Labor, Rail
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...Hawaii lost 1.9 percent of construction jobs between February and March....
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Wednesday, April 11, 2018 |
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Hawaii occupational licensing laws 'headed in wrong direction'
By Grassroot Institute @ 3:23 PM :: 5250 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Labor, Small Business
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...Grassroot Institute president urges removal of barriers to economic mobility....
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Wednesday, April 11, 2018 |
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DBEDT: US average labor earnings higher than Hawaii
By News Release @ 12:03 AM :: 4941 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Labor, Cost of Living
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...and these figures are not adjusted for cost of living....
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Monday, April 9, 2018 |
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HSTA Bosses Reelected without Opposition
By News Release @ 10:47 PM :: 5036 Views :: Education K-12, Labor
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...HSTA State Leadership Team to Serve through 2021....
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Friday, April 6, 2018 |
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Mandatory paid sick leave wrong medicine for Hawaii economy
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 3:16 PM :: 5437 Views :: Labor, Small Business
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...There are currently three different bills still alive that would require local companies to give all employees paid sick leaves: HB 1727, HB 2598 and SB 2990 ....
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Thursday, April 5, 2018 |
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Grassroot: Low unemployment masks Hawaii’s unhealthy economy
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:37 PM :: 6065 Views :: Economy, Hawaii State Government, Labor
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....Grassroot president says high taxes, regulations discourage higher-paying jobs....
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Thursday, April 5, 2018 |
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Ethics: City Supervisor Caught Working Second Job on City Time
By News Release @ 2:40 AM :: 5993 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Labor
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...reimbursed the city in the amount of $1,891.20 approximately 62 hours of city time....
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Monday, April 2, 2018 |
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$30K Per Resident: Hawaii Worst OPEB Liability in USA
By Selected News Articles @ 1:16 PM :: 5127 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Hawaii Statistics, Labor
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...Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities, 2017 surveys the more than 100 state-administered post-employment benefit plans, such as health insurance, Medicare advantage, life insurance, and other non-pension benefits....
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Friday, March 30, 2018 |
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How much privacy for public employees?
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 4:35 PM :: 4774 Views :: First Amendment, Labor
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......HB1768 would disclose salary information about government workers in the form of ranges, as opposed to exact compensation....
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018 |
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HB2117: HSTA Pushes Bill to Outlaw Standardized Testing
By News Release @ 12:43 PM :: 5723 Views :: Education K-12, Labor
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...The bill has passed the House and will be heard today at 3:10pm in the Senate Education Committee in Room 229 at the state Capitol....
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