Peter Oshiro, manager of the Environmental Health Program in the Department of Health, has led one of the most critical departments to keep the community safe from communicable diseases. Oshiro, MCEC member, has more than 20 years of service in the union as a steward and board member, and he remains a strong advocate of the important work that government workers do to keep Hawaii healthy.
Mahalo for all that you do, Peter!
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The Retirees Unit welcomed 102 delegates from across the state at their 26th Biennial Assembly on June 3-4 at the Alohilani Hotel. Delegates considered resolutions, elected officers and received the latest union news and updates.
Guest speakers included Gov. Josh Green, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, AFSCME Retirees Assistant Director Ben Hodapp and HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira.
Check out videos of speeches and photos of the event on our website.
STATE BOARD ELECTIONS 2025
Run-off for President and Unit 13
Vote by June 24
Ballots have been sent electronically for the run-off election for president and Unit 13.
Didn’t receive yours? Contact our secure, third-party eBallot Voter Support at 1-866-984-3125 or help@eballot.com. You may request credentials to vote electronically or a paper ballot.
Congrats to the Robinson Ohana on AlohaMacs Ambassador Win
Kanoelehua Robinson, daughter of Unit 13 member Kaloa Robinson, was named the new wahine AlohaMacs Ambassador and took home a grand prize package that includes $10,000 and a year’s supply of Hawaiian Host products.
Congratulations to the Robinson ohana!
Sandy Moses, Unit 3 member and Hawaii director-at-large on the HGEA State Board, was among those awarded Employee of the Year by the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations.
Congratulations to the following members awarded Employee of the Year by the Department of Corrections & Rehabilitations:
