Ombudsman has no jurisdiction over employee complaints covered by collective bargaining agreements. Att. Gen. Op. 73-6.

Public Employee Arbitration in Hawaii, A Study in Erosion. 2 UH L. Rev. 477.

Before board, on own motion, can declare that an impasse exists, it must determine that the party claiming impasse has been negotiating in good faith. 56 H. 85, 528 P.2d 809.

Based on plain language of section and collective bargaining agreement grievance procedure, plaintiff needed to pursue any claims arising from the agreement in the administrative forum rather than in circuit court. 92 H. 268, 990 P.2d 1150.