HRS 0089-0002 ANNOTATIONS

In definitions of "collective bargaining" and "employee organization", reference is made to "Hawaii public employees health fund" which is repealed chapter 87. For current provisions, see chapter 87A.

Numeric designations deleted and definitions rearranged.

Cost items are those that require new or additional appropriation for implementation. Att. Gen. Op. 72-10.

Dates upon which plaintiffs were paid not a "cost item" as that term is defined in this section. 125 F. Supp. 2d 1237.

"Impasse" means failure after good-faith negotiations. 56 H. 85, 528 P.2d 809.

Though designated as an "incumbent" employee, plaintiff was "essential employee" where plaintiff: (1) received notice by same means as essential employee; (2) was prohibited from striking; and (3) was subject to discipline for not working if scheduled to work during a strike. 87 H. 191, 953 P.2d 569.