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If you can not attend the Membership Meeting, then please contact us to send you your absentee ballot. hnamembers@hinurse.org
Hawai‘i Nurses’ Association OPEIU Local 50 (HNA) Membership Meeting Notice and Final Agenda
NOTICE: Pursuant to Article VI, Section 1 of the HNA Constitution & Bylaws, a Regular Membership Meeting of the Hawaii Nurses Association OPEIU Local 50 will be held:
Saturday, January 3, 2026, via Zoom Meeting
Meeting starts at 8:30 a.m.
Waiting Room opens for check-in at 7:30 a.m.
Register by December 31, 2025, for this meeting.
Beginning on December 29, 2025, HNA will send a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
AGENDA:
- Approval of Agenda
- Review of Minutes
- Reports of Officers
- Consider and Vote on HNA Constitution and Bylaws Modification of Article XII, Section 3 Dues Structure, as required by OPEIU Constitution
- Bargaining Unit Update
- Adjournment 10:30 a.m.
NOTE: Government or a HNA Facility issued picture identification may be required to enter the meeting.
Access HNA’s LinkTree using the QR code below to register for the January 3, 2026 Membership Meeting and read information regarding the dues restructure.
HNA will hold a General Membership Meeting on January 3, 2026 to present and vote on a proposed dues restructure that will strengthen our union for the years ahead. All members in good standing are encouraged to attend. Members will have the opportunity to hear the proposal, ask questions, comment, and participate in discussion before the vote is called.
What Is the Dues Restructure?
HNA is proposing to modernize our dues system to ensure long-term strength, fairness, and financial sustainability as healthcare and employer tactics rapidly change.
The new structure is based on .8% × Job Rate × your standard hours of work per week x 4.333 (avg weeks/month)
– Overtime will NOT be affected
– Some members will see a decrease
– Some will see a modest increase
– Many part-time members will pay less
To see how this affects you, visit the Dues Calculator at the HNA LinkTree https://linktr.ee/hnalocal50
Why This Matters
Healthcare is changing quickly, and employers are using more aggressive anti-union strategies. Federal cuts to healthcare funding are expected in the coming years. HNA must be prepared with the resources to defend contracts, coordinate strong bargaining, expand organizing, and protect safe staffing and patient care.
A modern dues structure ensures we can:
- Build organizing and bargaining power
- Strengthen political and community advocacy
- Invest in research, media, and corporate campaigns
- Train more stewards and leaders across every facility
- Support members through legal challenges and employer retaliation
Good Standing Requirements
To vote, you must be a member in good standing, meaning your dues are current.
If you have a balance or are unsure of your status, please contact us as soon as possible to bring your account up to date.
Call: 808-531-1628
Email: hnamembers@hinurse.org
Working on January 3rd? Request an Absentee Ballot
If you are scheduled to work during the meeting, you may vote by absentee ballot.
Request your ballot before the meeting (ASAP) by emailing: hnamembers@hinurse.org
Please include:
- Your name
- Facility
- Unit
- A statement requesting an absentee ballot
- Copy of work schedule
Your Voice Matters
This vote will shape the strength and future of HNA. Whether you attend in person or cast an absentee ballot, your participation is essential. We need 50%+1 of the membership voting to approve to Fund the Fight and Build the Future.
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About Us
From its founding in 1917 to today, the Hawai‘i Nurses’ Association (HNA), OPEIU Local 50, has served as the leading voice for healthcare professionals across the islands. What began as the Honolulu Nurses’ Club in 1918, affiliated with the American Nurses Association, has grown into a dynamic and unified labor organization representing the power, resilience, and values of Hawai‘i’s healthcare workers.
Need a union?
Unions don’t just benefit union members; they raise the bar for everyone. When healthcare professionals organize, we create standards that improve recruitment, retention, and respect across the entire industry. Better pay, safer staffing, stronger protections, and a real voice on the job. These are the results of collective power. Every worker deserves that much.
Organizing with HNA: Your Voice. Your Power.
When you organize with HNA/OPEIU Local 50, you’re not just joining a union, you’re stepping into your power.
Across Hawai‘i, nurses and healthcare professionals represented by HNA enjoy the protection, strength, and dignity that come from collective bargaining and collective action. Unionized workers have a say in the decisions that affect their lives, their patients, and their profession.
At HNA, we believe every healthcare worker deserves the right to practice under conditions that allow them to deliver the highest quality patient care and to be fairly compensated and respected for their critical work.
You have the legal right to organize. Both state and federal laws protect your right to form and join a union. And once organized, you and your coworkers create a democratic workplace where your voice is amplified through protected collective action, contract enforcement, and solidarity.