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UPDATED: The Senate special COVID-19 committee has been trying to get the workers moved to agencies that need extra help during the coronavirus crisis.

Confusion within the Ige administration over Hawaii’s collective bargaining law is slowing aid to departments feeling the crunch of the coronavirus crisis.

Public sector leaders are also criticizing Gov. David Ige for what they see as shoddy communication and coordination during the crisis.

When the Legislature recessed indefinitely, pay increases for workers was among its unfinished business.

Bill 37 offers unsupported justifications to favor organized labor over nonunion general contractors.

City Councilman Joey Manahan says the purpose of the legislation is to make sure that union labor is used on any public works project worth over $250,000.

Former stevedores union treasurer embezzled money, indictment alleges.

The students want a union, but UH argues that a union will not resolve issues like workplace harassment, low wages or unfair treatment.

It was OK for Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard to publicly explain why she felt it necessary to reassign Tenari Ma’afala and other union officials.

Teachers from the mainland only get credit for a few years of seniority, creating another challenge in efforts to address Hawaii’s teacher shortage.