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Thursday, October 4, 2018 |
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Constitutional Amendment Ballot Measure Will Raise Cost of Living -- Funds may not go to Public Education
By News Release @ 6:38 PM :: 4651 Views :: Education K-12, Labor, Taxes, Cost of Living
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...Those opposed to the constitutional amendment attending the news conference today stood outside a modest, family-owned walk-up apartment on Date Street, valued at approximately $1.5 million, to draw attention to the type of investment properties that would be impacted by the new tax....
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Saturday, September 29, 2018 |
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Stop Digging Deeper Pension Debt
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 6:50 PM :: 2862 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor
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...state policymakers are willing to commit to payments on the unfunded liabilities, but haven’t done much to curb the excessive spending practices that have led us to this point....
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Friday, September 28, 2018 |
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Hawaii Construction Forecast: After Pullback, Construction Prospects Firm
By UHERO @ 11:33 PM :: 4109 Views :: Development, Economy, Labor
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...Following two years of decline, the pace of building in Hawaii has stabilized. The value of construction permits is posting healthy gains across all sub-sectors this year....
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Friday, September 28, 2018 |
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DBEDT Report: Top 20 Occupations in Hawaii
By News Release @ 5:19 AM :: 3620 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics, Labor
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...Retail Sales Workers topped the list at 42,445 workers in 2016, which accounted for 5.9 percent of Hawaii’s civilian workforce; followed by Food and Beverage Serving Workers at 40,775, 5.7 percent ... Construction Trade Workers ranked third place 34,137, 4.8 percent....
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Friday, September 28, 2018 |
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Janus: Hawaii union law potentially unconstitutional
By Grassroot Institute @ 12:20 AM :: 4140 Views :: First Amendment, Labor
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...Two prominent attorneys agree Act 007 may violate Supreme Court Janus decision....
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018 |
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Financial State of the States--Hawaii 45th--$31,600 Debt per Person
By News Release @ 2:41 PM :: 3214 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Hawaii Statistics, Labor
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...the state continues to hide $4.2 billion of its retiree health care debt....
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Monday, September 24, 2018 |
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Report Ties Hawaii Youth Suicide Rate to HSTA Grab for HGEA Positions
By Andrew Walden @ 7:01 PM :: 31763 Views :: Education K-12, Ethics, Health Care, Labor
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"...Behavioral Specialists described an alarming frequency of significantly dangerous behaviors exhibited by a number of students, including suicide attempts that were nearly fatal...."
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Friday, September 14, 2018 |
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VIDEO: 'Problematic' HSTA Rental Tax
By Video @ 5:40 PM :: 4442 Views :: Hawaii County , Education K-12, Labor, Taxes
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...Two public forums have been set to help educate voters....
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Tuesday, September 11, 2018 |
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Constitutional Amendment: Support for Public Education or Misguided Public Policy?
By Video @ 3:02 AM :: 4016 Views :: Education K-12, Labor, Cost of Living
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...Stanley Lau who is the chair of the Affordable Coalition PAC which was formed to oppose the passage in the upcoming General Election of a constitutional amendment authorizing the State to tax investment property....
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Saturday, September 8, 2018 |
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Impacts of 'Janus' on public sector
By Grassroot Institute @ 3:02 PM :: 2955 Views :: First Amendment, Labor
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...Now that the U.S. Supreme Court's Janus v. AFSCME ruling has had time to settle, what’s next?....
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Friday, September 7, 2018 |
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‘Education tax’ a Pandora's box
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 5:26 PM :: 3524 Views :: Education K-12, Labor, Taxes
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...The best laid plans, we are told, often go awry ... “Especially when it comes to politicians counting on revenue from tax hikes.”....
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Wednesday, September 5, 2018 |
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HSTA Rental Tax: Expedited Hearing for Counties Lawsuit
By News Release @ 10:48 PM :: 4507 Views :: Education K-12, Labor, Office of Elections, Taxes
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...After amended complaints were filed, the state Office of Elections said the ballot will not have a title....
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Wednesday, September 5, 2018 |
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Pension spiking cost Hawaii taxpayers $20.5M in FY 2017
By Grassroot Institute @ 7:12 PM :: 4767 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Labor
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...A Grassroot Institute FOIA request reveals that 320 employees spiked their salaries ahead of retiring....
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Monday, September 3, 2018 |
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Oxfam: The Best and Worst States to Work in America
By News Release @ 11:21 PM :: 2590 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Labor
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...Hawaii ranks #19 overall, #27 for wage policies, #16 for worker protection policies; and #1 for right to organize....
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Saturday, September 1, 2018 |
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State tax first of many?
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 1:13 AM :: 3690 Views :: Education K-12, Labor, Taxes
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...In Hawaii, we are now looking at one of the most popular of all tax solutions: passing the costs to a nebulous “other.”....
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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 :: 2798 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 :: 3273 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 :: 6774 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 :: 2903 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 :: 3623 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 :: 4668 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 :: 3621 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 :: 4416 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 :: 3183 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 :: 3442 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 :: 3675 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 :: 3139 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 :: 3368 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 :: 3385 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 :: 5471 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 :: 4848 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 :: 4165 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 :: 4159 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 :: 3959 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 :: 3084 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 :: 3800 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 :: 5382 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 :: 3189 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 :: 4091 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 :: 4458 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 :: 4340 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 :: 3536 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 :: 2891 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 :: 4866 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 :: 3745 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 :: 4686 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 :: 5843 Views :: Democratic Party, Congressional Delegation, Labor, Politicians
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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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