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What is Prohibited?

Contact your union representative for information on the nondiscrimination provision of your union contract.

Who is Covered?

Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA)

Employees within Units: 02-Blue Collar Supervisors, 03-White Collar Non-Supervisors, 04-White Collar Supervisors, 08-APT, 09-Registered Professional Nurses, 13-Professional and Scientific; and Excluded Managerial and Confidential Employees.

University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA)

All faculty in Bargaining Unit 07, which includes instructor, researchers, librarians, specialists, and extension agents at UH Hilo, UH Manoa, UH West O'ahu, and UH Community Colleges.

How is a Complaint Made?

HGEA

Call HGEA for a determination of the grievance which may then be filed in accordance with the appropriate contract. HGEA may also assist an employee in filing a complaint with EEOC.

UHPA

The grievance procedure covers both informal and formal resolution of grievances. A formal grievance statement is prepared, either by the individual or with the assistance of UHPA. The form can be received by contacting UHPA.

What is the Time Limit?

HGEA

A grievance must be presented to the appropriate supervisor within 20 working days after the occurrence of the alleged violation. Members of the HGEA Excluded Managerial and Confidential Employees Chapter must contact AFSCME as soon as possible.

UHPA

Individuals must file grievances within 20 calendar days from the time they become aware of the violation. The timeline may be extended for grievances of a continuing nature. Class grievances must be filed within 45 calendar days.

Further Information

For further information, contact:

HGEA

HGEA, Local 152, AFL-CIO, 888 Mililani Street, Suite 601, Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808) 536-2351
Fax: (808) 528-4059

AFSCME, 888 Mililani Street, 1st Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808) 521-6941

UHPA

University of Hawai'i Professional Assembly, 1017 Palm Drive
Honolulu, HI 98614
Tel: (808) 593-2157
Fax: (808) 593-2160

Disclaimer

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