Hawaii Government Employees Association is located in Honolulu. Its field services division provides union representation to more than 20,000 members in the bargaining units. Its political and legislative action services department plans, organizes and coordinates a wide range of legislative and political action activities. Its financial services department administers financial and accounting activities of the organization. Its retiree services department plans and implements all unit functions, including membership meetings, board meetings and the retirees biennial assembly. Its communication services include planning, developing and carrying out media relations program. Its special programs department provides benefits that go beyond the obligations of what is required under collective bargaining.