The Faculty Union
Ruth Horie Appointed to NEA Resolutions Committee
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel has appointed Ruth Horie, former UHPA Director and Librarian at Hamilton Library, UH-Manoa, to the NEA Resolutions Committee. Ruth will represent higher education and serves a one-year term (2008-2009).
Aloha United Way "Labor Cares" Event
In an effort to bring Unions together, establish camaraderie and work together for a very good cause, a core committee from various unions has been established to organize "The Island's Best Garage Sale". All proceeds from this event will be donated to Aloha United Way.
UHPA Recommends a No Vote on Con Con
The UHPA Board of Directors has taken a position to oppose the convening of a Constitutional Convention.
Exclusive Website for Contract Negotiations
UHPA has established a new website exclusively devoted to contract negotiations. This website is for UHPA members only.
UHPA Bargaining Information Meetings
A series of UHPA meetings to brief faculty members on collective bargaining have been scheduled since September 22nd. Look for the scheduled meetings on your campus. The remaining meeting dates, times, and locations are listed in bold print.
Change Your UHPA Login Password
Feel free to change your password.
Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
Contact UHPA
Address: 1017 Palm Drive, Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: 808.593.2157
Fascimile: 808.593.2160
UHPA Staff Directory
Map to our office
Dues
All faculty members (1/2 time or more) of the UH system are included by state law in bargaining unit 7. Annual dues of 1% of your salary is made through payroll deduction. To become an UHPA member, complete the UHPA Membership Application.
Salary Increase
The final salary increase of 11% in the 2003-2009 Agreement between the UHPA and the UH-BOR was made on July 1, 2008 (reflected on the July 15th payroll) for faculty members on 11-month appointments. Faculty on 9-month appointments received their 11% increase in salary on August 1, 2008 (reflected on the August 14th payroll).
(NOTE: A 9-month faculty members' duty period is from August to May and they are paid over 12 months. Their annual salary is divided by twelve months, so the last payment would be met in July.)
Health Benefit Questions
Contact your Department Personnel Officer or the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefit Trust Fund (EUTF) @ 808.586.7390 or toll free @ 1.800.295.0089 with your eligibility questions.
Plan benefit questions should be directed to your carrier. Contact info can be found at the EUTF website.
Retirement Benefit Questions
Contact the State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) @ 808.586.1735 or 1.888.659.0708 for members residing on the continental US. You may also visit the ERS website.