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Hirono, Senate & House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Workers Rights
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and nearly 50 Senate and House Democrats introduced bicameral legislation to guarantee the right for public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively in states that currently do not afford these basic protections.
Labor Board Dismisses Union Complaint Against Hawaii Telcom
The National Labor Relations Board has dismissed an unfair labor practices charge filed by IBEW Local Union 1357 against Hawaiian Telcom.
MEO Cesar Chavez Award Goes to Annette Dadez
For her devotion and commitment to the Hispanic community on Maui, Annette Dadez was honored at Maui Economic Opportunity’s 6th Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration last Friday.
Rep. Hirono Votes Against Anti-Worker Bill
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono yesterday voted against a bill she called the “Election Prevention Act” saying it did nothing but undermine workers’ rights to organize.
Johnson on Budget: “You can’t get blood out of a turnip… this is a pretty big vegetable we’re looking at”
“Nothing is easy and I can empathize with many of the decisions that we have to face. But I do appreciate what the administration is going through, but I also appreciate that you’re (Council Chair Joe Pontanilla) trying to look at the concerns of the general public, interpret that as well as what all nine […]
