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May 31, 2022
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Testimony by
Hawaii Fire Fighters Association
Resolution 414-22 COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AWARDED BY •
ARBITRATION TO THE HAWAII FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
(HFFA) UNIT 11 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1,2021
THROUGH JUNE 30,2025.
The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association (HFFA), Local 1463, IAFF, AFL-CIO, represents
more than 1,900 professional and 800 retired fire fighters throughout the State, which includes
more than 370 Bargaining Unit 11 (BU 11) members serving with the County of Hawaii Fire
Department.
HFFA strongly supports Resolution 414-22 which commits to funding the cost items
awarded by arbitration to the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association (HFFA) Unit 11 for the contract
period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025. The April 25,2022 Arbitration Panel Award reads:
"Effective July 1,2021, and every July 1 thereafter, no salary increases for their first
year, three percent (3%) salary increases for their second year, four percent (4%) salary
increases for their third year, four percent (4) salary increases for their fourth year, with
step increases in every year as set forth'in the Union's Final Position Statement."
The HFFA and the Employer Group reached agreement for the Employer-Union Health
Benefit Trust Fund(EUTF)employer contributions.
The Employer Group, HFFA and the Panel fulfilled the statutory requirements and this
award is fair. On behalf of the HFFA members and Executive Board, we respectfully urge you
to commit funds to meet the terms and conditions of the arbitration award. Thank you for the
opportunity to testify.
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