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In February, we’re honoring Women in Science. We would like to mahalo all female science professionals for their dedication to the advancement of STEM work in Hawaii.
As a little girl, Rhiannon Ako, Unit 13 member, knew she wanted to pursue a career in the sciences. After obtaining her degree from UH Manoa, she went on to pursue great heights in epidemiology. Her work focuses on disease contact tracing. Mahalo for all that you do, Rhiannon!
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Back President Joe Biden at Precinct Night
On March 6, the Hawaii Democratic Party will gather for precinct night at locations across the state for the party-run presidential primary. Are you a party member? Let’s turn out in support of President Joe Biden!
AFSMCE threw its support behind President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris last summer, and HGEA’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to endorse Biden-Harris early this year.
Biden has helped lower health care costs and is protecting Social Security, Medicare, and our retirements against relentless MAGA attacks. Because Biden passed the American Rescue Plan that saved our states, cities and towns post-pandemic, union members across the country are winning stronger contracts and higher wages than ever. With the public sector facing historic staffing shortages, the Biden-Harris ticket is the pro-worker and pro-union choice to get America working again.
To vote on March 6…
1. You must be a member of the Hawaii Democratic Party (there’s still time to join), and registered to vote in the state of Hawaii.
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2. Attend the event at your district precinct Wednesday, March 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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HGEA is committed to fighting against legislative overreach in setting telework policies given that changes in working conditions should be negotiated with the union.
Executive Director Randy Perreira spoke with KHON 2 News about how flexible work arrangements, like teleworking, is something new job-seekers demand.
“[Lawmakers] have to wake up and understand — in the Senate, particularly — that this is something that new employees expect. You’re not going to make headway trying to fill your vacancies unless you start offering these more flexible work arrangements,” Perreira said.
Our members work extraordinarily hard at a time when departments may be understaffed by as much as 50%. Employees shouldn’t be criticized because they happen to work remotely a few days a week.
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For a complete list of member discounts or for more HGEA news, visit www.hgea.org.
If you have specific inquiries, contact your local HGEA office or the HGEA Member Service Center at
(808) 543-0000 or service@hgea.org.
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