Testimonials

Lynne Swarbrick, Senior Research Associate

"We have spent our careers pushing science forward, but too many of us have struggled to afford living in the city where we work..."

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Madeline Hedberg, Specimen Processing Specialist

"When I was a researcher, we organized our union in order to raise standards in our industry so that our jobs can be seen as stable careers..."

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German Gil, Pharmacy Tech

"Being active in my union allows me to protect affordable healthcare for me and my family. With my previous health plan through my previous employer, I was paying $300 for a single appointment..."

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Jaret Leong - Academic Director

“Through the strong advocacy of our union, the Hawaii Government Employees Association, we successfully secured Temporary Hazard Pay of $10,000 to $20,000 for employees...”

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Brandon Ziska - Campus Security Officer

"Get your collective voice together. That’s paramount. We stay informed and support each other in our rights. When folks see the growth in what we have..."