90 Years of Working for Hawaii
Started in 1934 in response to 10% pay cuts to Honolulu Board of Water Supply managerial employees, the Hawaii Government Employees Association has since grown to become the state’s largest labor union, with 37,000 members across nine bargaining units.
While the times have changed since our inception, the fight has remained the same: negotiate strong contracts that ensure government workers are treated and compensated fairly, stand up against workplace injustice, and help shape Hawaii’s political landscape for the benefit of all working families.
OUR MISSION
Preserve and advance employee rights and benefits through collective bargaining, legislative advocacy and political action.
OUR VISION
HGEA is a thriving organization with high membership involvement, respected in the community and dedicated to improving the lives of all people.
What We Do
Fighting for You
We are here to protect you.
Flexing Our Political Muscle
Making government work for you.
Focusing on Membership Value
Delivering for you where it counts.
Who We Represent
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Supervisory employees in blue-collar positions.
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Non-supervisory employees in white-collar positions.
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Supervisory employees in white-collar positions.
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Educational officers and other personnel of the Department of Education under the same salary schedule.
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Administrative, professional and technical employees of the University of Hawaii and the community colleges.
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Registered professional nurses.
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Professional and scientific employees, other than registered professional nurses.
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State law enforcement officers.
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Ocean safety and water safety officers.
Retirees
Retired Hawaii state/county employee
MCEC
Managerial Employee or Appointed/Elected Official