#Ratification Vote

Hawaiʻi Gas and teamsters reach new 3 year contract agreement

Hawaiʻi Gas union workers voted Wednesday to ratify a new three-year contract, marking the end of a strike that started on June 1, 2023.

Ratification Vote Today for Hawai‘i Public School Teachers

Hawaii’s public school teachers will weigh in today on whether or not to approve a tentative agreement for a 4-year contract. The vote is planned after school

Hawaii Teachers Reject Contract, Weigh Options

Public school teachers in Hawaii voted against a proposed six year contract during a ratification vote yesterday. Beginning today, the HSTA will initiate a union-wide conversation about options going forward.

VIDEO: New HECO Contract Draws Mixed Reaction on Maui

Reaction varied from union workers, with some saying it was time to return to work, while others stood firm in their opposition to contract details.

Maui Mayor Expresses Appreciation for UPW Ratification

Mayor Charmaine Tavares joined Hawaii’s three other mayors in expressing gratitude over the United Public Workers Unit 1’s ratification vote for a new collective bargaining pact.  Tavares said she is pleased with the approval vote of 88% Tavares said the collaboration demonstrates that when discussions are held face-to-face, agreements can be reached with good results. […]