While most of the University of Hawaii campus was closed during the pandemic, several “essential” employees had to report to work. That group included coaches, trainers, media relations directors and facility workers. Now a measure will pay $20,000 to each state employee who reported to campus at least 420 days between March 2020 and March 2022. While the anticipated windfall is widely welcomed, there is an argument that they should receive more. Athletic trainers, who had to work directly with [...]
