HAWAII: UPW MEMBERSHIP OKS NEW CONTRACT

Members of the United Public Workers union yesterday overwhelmingly ratified a new contract that includes furloughs of state and city workers. The union said 88 percent of members voted in favor of the contract. Under the terms of the agreement, 9,000 workers could be furloughed up to 13 days for the remainder of this fiscal year, which ends June 30, and up to 24 days in the coming fiscal year. continue reading