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SB 340

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Aquino and 6 co-sponsors

Hawaii bill SB 340 modifies public employee collective bargaining procedures through amendments, advancing through committee with bipartisan support before carrying over to 2026 for continued consideration.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 340

Legislative bill overview

SB 340 modifies collective bargaining rights and procedures for public employees in Hawaii. The bill has progressed through committee reviews with amendments and was carried over to the 2026 regular session for further consideration. Specific substantive details about what changes the bill proposes are not disclosed in the legislative action summary provided.

Why is this important

Public sector collective bargaining directly affects working conditions, compensation, and benefits for Hawaii's government employees, which influences state budgets and service delivery. Changes to bargaining frameworks can reshape labor-management relationships across all public agencies statewide, impacting thousands of workers and taxpayers.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of bargaining rights: Expansions or restrictions on what topics unions can negotiate (wages, benefits, working conditions, staffing levels) generate fundamental disagreement between labor advocates and fiscal conservatives
  • Dispute resolution mechanisms: Changes to arbitration, mediation, or strike procedures affect leverage balance between employers and unions, with implications for service continuity
  • Employee coverage and eligibility: Definitions of who qualifies for collective bargaining protections versus exclusions (management, supervisory roles) create winners and losers among public sector workers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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