"Our kūpuna understood the importance of voting, and they fought hard for us to have a say in how government is run. In fact, ʻmanakoho' means 'voter' in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi - so the word literally has mana embedded into it. We have the power; lets use it."

It's good for the media to periodically "discover" what we've been repeating for years. This is why, even though the wage starts going up toward $18 this October, there is much, much more work that needs to be done before our economy works for everyone. khon2.com/local-news/mak…

📣 Upcoming Hiring Event on O’ahu • 🗓 August 30 from 9 am to 1 pm 📍 Outdoor Galleria at Dole Cannery • Pre-registration is optional and can be done at loom.ly/RO2nqN8 • One Oahu #Oahu #JobSeeker #HiringEvent #808living

Join us Thursday, March 16th at the capitol to fight for paid family leave! We will meet at 10 AM to rally together for families and then move inside to speak to our legislators. Visit bit.ly/wfclobbyday2023 to register!

Last chance! Register now and join us TOMORROW at the Capitol to fight for our working families and get Hawaiʻi closer to paid family leave! bit.ly/wfclobbyday2023

Don't forget! There is a hearing for #PaidFamilyLeave tomorrow morning. We need your voice! We'll see you there in Room 309 at the Capitol at 9:30 AM, then we will head downstairs to rally together at 10AM! There is still time to register for the rally at bit.ly/wtflobbyday2023

Without hearing notices posted by Monday, these bills will die. Please help us request a hearing for them! Call or email these legislators today and don't forget to let them know if you're in their district. Let's do this. Learn more about each bill at capitol.hawaii.gov.

Without hearing notices posted by Monday, these bills will die. Please help us request a hearing for them! Call or email these legislators today and don't forget to let them know if you're in their district. Let's do this. Learn more about each bill at capitol.hawaii.gov.

We need your voice! HB 1439 has a hearing this Tuesday and we need your testimony by Monday at 10:30 AM. We can do this! Need talking points? Click here: hihac.org/priority. To learn how to submit testimony, visit advocacy.hawaii-can.org.

Help us get HB 1439 across the finish line! We need you to contact your legislators and ask them to appoint conferees for HB 1439 so it doesn't die! Click here to send an email to State Legislators: ujoin.co/campaigns/2289….

Want to be a leader in your community? Apply today to be a part of this year's Parent Leadership Training Institute! We have a statewide virtual program, an in-person program on Oahu, and a hybrid program available on Maui. Hope you join us! mauinow.com/2023/06/06/fre…

We deserve #paidleaveforall!

Retaliation is a big NO under #PWFA. Stand up for your rights without fear. The law is on your side. Let's create supportive workplaces together! #WorkplaceRights 💼👶

"Two public meetings on Wednesday [tomorrow, 8/30/23] will provide the first real chance for the DOE and those affected by the West Maui fires to share input..." (details below) staradvertiser.com/2023/08/29/edi…

HCAN is a proud partner of this year’s Wahine Forum! Join Hawaii Business Magazine in celebrating the brilliance & resilience of Wahine leaders who are breaking barriers & shaping the future. Get tickets at hawaiibusiness.com/wahine2023. Use the promo code WF23-HCAN for $20 off!

🚨 Sick of the grind overshadowing health & family? Many of us, mainly Black women & BIPOC communities, are skimping by, undervalued & underpaid. Workplaces, let's get the balance right & support working families! #PaidLeaveforAll #PaidSickDays #WorkandFamilyMonth

Want to do more for keiki? Join Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network Speaks! Wednesday morning at the Capitol to meet with legislators and tell them why Paid Leave and affordable, quality childcare are needed for our families now more than ever! Come be a Superhero for keiki! speaks.hawaii-can.org/2024_opening_d…

Say it louder for the people in the back, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand! #PaidLeave

Mahalo to the Working Families Legislative Caucus and Chair Jeanne Kapela for championing bills that support working families and help keiki thrive such as HB1658 & SB2046 which would create a paid family and medical leave program in Hawaiʻi! bigislandnow.com/2024/01/30/wor…

We still need YOUR HELP! Use your voice to save these childcare and education bills! Help save childhood care and education! Call Sen. Dela Cruz NOW at 808-586-6090! Just say, "Hi! I am calling to ask Senator Dela Cruz to schedule hearings for HB2535 and HB1964. Mahalo!"