Category: Opinion
March is Women’s History Month
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa It’s women’s history month. How are women doing in the workforce these days?–Reader Dear Reader, Salamat for your great question. Sadly, [Read More…]
Some Thoughts On Immigration
by Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. The agricultural industry relies heavily on immigrants. They take smelly, physically hard, low-paying jobs cutting chickens, beef, and pork, and packaging [Read More…]
What Is The Tipped Wage About?
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa My sister works in a restaurant, and she receives tips. Can you please explain what this tipped wage is about? What [Read More…]
Some Thoughts on Abortion
by Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. One in four pregnancies ends in a miscarriage, according to the National Library of Medicine. The March of Dimes says as [Read More…]
The Importance of Workers’ Compensation Part 2
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa Can you please explain about Workers’ Compensation claims for work injuries?– Reader Dear Reader, Here’s the continuation of the last issue’s Hawaii [Read More…]
The Importance of Workers’ Compensation Part 1
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa Can you please explain about Workers’ Compensation claims for work injuries?– Reader Dear Reader, There were 5,486 workers in the U.S. who [Read More…]
What’s Happening in Gaza?
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa I heard the Hawaii Workers Center has a position on what’s happening in Gaza. Can you please share? Why do we [Read More…]
What Can We Do About Discrimination In The Workplace?
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa My boss has recently been making very inappropriate comments about me because of my gender. I am a woman, and all [Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Support The Development of Cellular-Agriculture
To the editor, I was excited to read the German government is investing €38 million in 2024 toward the alternative-protein transition. This will include funds [Read More…]
Can We Talk About The Different Wages?
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa I have heard people talk about minimum wage, a living wage, something called ALICE, and more recently a “thriving wage.” What [Read More…]
