S.R. NO. 169 Summary

• Urges the University of Hawaii to support establishment of a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed by the university.

• Acknowledges that graduate student assistants perform essential teaching and research functions vital to the university's success, particularly at research institutions like UH Manoa.

• Notes that budget shortfalls have increased class sizes and workloads for graduate student assistants despite their compensation through tuition waivers and stipends.

• Recognizes that graduate student assistants are currently not authorized to organize to advocate for employment rights or negotiate fair salaries and benefits.

• Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Chair of the Board of Regents and President of the University of Hawaii.