CBA 101

Question 1

The article granting management the right to operate their workplace without interference.

Answer 1

Rights of the Employer (Article 5)*

*Sometimes called Management’s Rights

Question 2

Temporary hazard pay falls under “severe” or “most severe” degrees. What percentage does each level meet?

Answer 2

Severe = 15% of minimum step on salary range.
Most Severe = 25% of minimum step on salary range.

Question 3

The Funeral Leave article allows for X many working days of leave

Answer 3

Three

Question 4

Funeral leave can be used for which family members?

Answer 4

Parents, brothers, sisters, spouses/reciprocal beneficiaries, children, parents-in-law, grandparents, grandchildren, Hanai,

Question 5

Funeral leave CANNOT be used for these family members:

Answer 5

sons/daughters-in-law, great grandparents

Question 6

True or False: If the funeral occurs outside Hawai’i, the employer must grant extra days

Answer 6

TRUE! The employee SHALL be granted…a reasonable number of additional days of accumulated vacation, comp time, or leave without pay.

Question 7

When the employer violates the CBA, it is called a…

Answer 7

Grievance

Question 8

When a co-worker in the same bargaining unit is causing problems, can I file a grievance against them?

Answer 8

No, you should instead file an internal complaint with HR. If the problem continues, HGEA may be able to file a grievance against the employer.