The Unionization Process: Hawaii
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Susan Borowski, Reliable Writing Services
Summary
- Labor relations for most private sector employees fall under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). However, for those employees that are not covered under the NLRA, Hawaii governs labor relations by means of the Hawaii Employment Relations Act. See Right to Organize and Bargain Collectively.
- Hawaii prohibits "captive audience" meetings. See Captive Audience Meetings and Communications.
- Hawaii has a card check law that applies to agricultural employees of certain employers. See Card Check Law.
- State law establishes a process for negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. See Collective Bargaining Process.
- Hawaii is not a "right to work" state. See No Right to Work.