HGEA

HGEA Hawaii Government Employees Association

10/13/2026

Jamie Wataru has been a state worker for 24 years. Now running to be a voice for us.
 
✓ State worker since 1989, member and former state president of UPW AFSCME Local 646
✓ Fought to stop furloughs and layoffs of public employees during the COVID pandemic
✓ A trusted public servant appointed by mayors and governors from both parties
 
The difference with Jamie has been proven through decades of experience as a public servant, and that’s why we’re supporting him as he runs to represent state House District 18. Vote for him this Nov. 3.

10/13/2026

There is roughly $1.5 trillion in Medicare and Medicaid cuts working their way through the system, thanks to the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. For kupuna on Kauai or the Big Island who depend on Medicare, what does that actually look like in practice, and what can realistically be done to reverse it?
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At a time when anti-union extremists are in charge of all three branches of the federal government in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda has proven to be a bulwark against efforts to claw back hard-won workers’ rights and undermine working families. Even in these challenging circumstances, Rep. Tokuda is getting work done for Hawaii.

Learn more about why HGEA is endorsing her for re-election in this episode.

Watch now: https://www.hgea.org/news/jill-tokuda-for-re-election-to-congress/

HGEA proudly endorses these candidates who are fighting for public workers and delivering for working families. Register...
10/13/2026

HGEA proudly endorses these candidates who are fighting for public workers and delivering for working families. Register to vote online by visiting olvr.hawaii.gov.

Ballots arrive in the mail in mid-October. Make sure you vote by Tuesday, Nov. 3.

10/12/2026

Jamie Wataru has a proven track record of serving his community, and that’s why we’re supporting him as he runs to represent state House District 18.
 
✓ Former state president of UPW AFSCME Local 646
✓ Serves as vice president of the Hawaii AFL-CIO
✓ Fighting to protect your medical benefits as an EUTF Trustee
 
Learn about what he plans to do if elected.

10/12/2026

You represent rural areas of the Hawaiian islands, and these areas happen to be hard hit from the Kona low storms, plus Hurricanes Lala and Lowell. Can you talk about what you’re seeing when you’re visiting these areas and what you’re able to do when advocating for their recovery in Washington?
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At a time when anti-union extremists are in charge of all three branches of the federal government in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda has proven to be a bulwark against efforts to claw back hard-won workers’ rights and undermine working families. Even in these challenging circumstances, Rep. Tokuda is getting work done for Hawaii.

Learn more about why HGEA is endorsing her for re-election in this episode.

Watch now: https://www.hgea.org/news/jill-tokuda-for-re-election-to-congress/

10/09/2026

Staying on the cost of living for a minute, Affordable Care Act subsidies that used to cap premiums expired at the end of last year. Republicans in Congress have not renewed them. Hawaii families are now seeing their health insurance bills double. Is there a possibility of getting these subsidies back? How do we bring down the cost of health insurance for everyday people?
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At a time when anti-union extremists are in charge of all three branches of the federal government in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda has proven to be a bulwark against efforts to claw back hard-won workers’ rights and undermine working families. Even in these challenging circumstances, Rep. Tokuda is getting work done for Hawaii.

Learn more about why HGEA is endorsing her for re-election in this episode.

Watch now: https://www.hgea.org/news/jill-tokuda-for-re-election-to-congress/

10/09/2026

At a time when anti-union extremists are in charge of all three branches of the federal government in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda has proven to be a bulwark against efforts to claw back hard-won workers’ rights and undermine working families. Even in these challenging circumstances, Rep. Tokuda is getting work done for Hawaii.

Learn more about why HGEA is endorsing her for re-election in this episode.

Watch now: https://www.hgea.org/news/jill-tokuda-for-re-election-to-congress/

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888 Mililani Street, Ste 401
Honolulu, HI
96813

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Tuesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm

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+18085430000

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