Statement from UH President M.R.C. Greenwood

University of Hawaiʻi
Contact:
Carolyn Tanaka, (808) 956-8109
Associate Vice President, External Affairs and University Relations
Posted: Jan 4, 2010

"The grievance filed today by UHPA was not unexpected.  We disagree with the allegation of a "wholesale breach of contract."  The substance of the grievance is being reviewed by counsel and we will reply to UHPA by tomorrow afternoon.  Our preference remains to reach a negotiated settlement, but such a settlement must address the University's significant budget shortfalls this year and next."