#contract negotiations

Hundreds of Kaiser Permanente health care workers on Maui go on strike, forcing temporary closure of Kīhei clinic

Kaiser Hawai’i employees say they’re being treated like “second class” as their counterparts in other states make much higher salaries.

30,000 California and Hawaiʻi Kaiser health care workers authorize strike

In a majority vote, a union of 30,000 registered nurses, pharmacists, therapists and other frontline professionals at Kaiser Permanente have authorized a strike, setting the stage for a walkout. #Kaiser #UNAC #UHCP

500 UPW workers vote to strike in dispute over pay; Maui Health hopes for agreement

Nearly 500 frontline healthcare workers at Kaiser’s Maui Health System have voted to strike in dispute over pay. Maui Health says it continues to negotiate in good faith and hopes to reach an agreement soon.

Vehicle Parade Planned as Maui Health Negotiations Continue

A vehicle parade is planned for this afternoon to recognize the sacrifices of Maui Health System employees.

Hawaiian Pilots to Picket at Honolulu Airport

On May 17, Hawaiian pilots voted by a 99% margin to authorize their leadership to call for a strike if the federal government allows it.

KITV4 Blacked Out

Maui residents woke up this morning to a black screen with a message from KITV4 which read, “The Ownership of KITV has forced us to stop carrying this channel.”

BRIEF: Teacher’s Union and State Reach Initial Agreement

The State of Hawaii and the Hawaii State Teachers Association came together Friday to agree on moving forward for transforming education. Both sides have reached an initial agreement.