Thursday, January 22nd – from HPR2, it’s The Conversation
Kaiser Permanente Workers Strike: Gerald Penaflor
Over the past few years, some Kaiser workers affiliated with Unite Here Local 5 have held specifically targeted work stops - in 2013 there were four intermittent strikes including the protest over the closure of the Honolulu Clinic Urgent Care Center. But last fall's clash over pensions and other issues recently led union members who work for Kaiser to consider a system-wide action. Last week they voted by 88% to go on strike. Today the union gave Kaiser Permanente the legally required 10-day notice saying they will strike for 6 days beginning Monday February 2. Gerald Penaflor will be out on strike. He's a Lab Assistant at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua and he joined us to talk about the strike.
- Intro Music: Same Mistake by Three Mile Pilot
- Outro Music: Summer Solstice by Moonlit Sailor
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Degrees of Narrativity in Japanese Visual Tradition: Dr. Kazuko Kameda-Madar
The Japanese visual tradition is one of great beauty and delicacy, with deep roots in the history and literature of Japan – and China as well. It’s a tradition rich with narrative content – and it’s that narrative that will be the focus of a two-day workshop at Hawaii Pacific University. The workshop is attracting experts from around the world, and Dr. Kazuko Kameda-Madar, workshop organizer, joined the show to tell us more.
- Intro Music: Spain by Hiromitsu Agatsuma
- Outro Music: Fragile by Hiromitsu Agatsuma
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Proposed Tax Hikes / Tax Bills: Tom Yamachika
Long before the 2015 legislative session opened yesterday, Tax Foundation of Hawaii President Tom Yamachika was clear about the temporary rail surcharge: don't make it permanent. That and other tax issues facing lawmakers this session look strangely like issues we talked about last year... Tom Yamachika joined the show with his look.
- Intro Music: Human (Tin Tin - Out Mix) by Pretenders
- Outro Music: The Only Moment We Were Alone by Explosions in the Sky
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Pedestrian Safety: Lt. Stason Tanaka
Pedestrian Safety continues to be an issue in the city of Honolulu. The Honolulu Police Department is hoping to increase awareness, on the part of both motorists and pedestrians, during a safety campaign that’s now under way. Lt. Stason Tanaka is one of its spokespersons, and he joined us this morning.
- Intro Music: Forced Motion by Pinback
- Outro Music: The Sun Has Blinded Me by Dorena
