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HSTA develops Hanohano Hawaiʻi to open union meetings, events
Hanohano Hawaiʻi outlines an opening protocol that breathes hā, or life, into the proceedings relating to the values, language, culture, and/or history of our islands. In the Hawaiian language, the...
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HSTA begins grievance process, asks BOE to look into paycheck fiasco
Without being provided a list of those who have been affected, HSTA is having difficulty determining the full extent of the problem and working with bargaining unit members to address the myriad issues...
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HSTA to meet with superintendent, department staff over missed paycheck...
HSTA is hopeful that this informal grievance meeting will answer many questions about the paycheck delays and provide a path to remedy the harmful effects, especially after receiving a limited and...
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HSTA files grievance, learns 500+ teachers affected by paycheck delay
“While we appreciate the additional opportunity for dialogue with HIDOE early next week, our members grow weary of their continued lack of transparency, absence of immediate cooperation, and failure to...
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HSTA releases 2024 general election recommendations
HSTA recommends candidates who are strong supporters of public education, our educators, labor, and are committed to creating a better future for our keiki. The post HSTA releases 2024 general election...
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HSTA recommends Jill Tokuda for re-election to Congress
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda promised to fight even harder for public education and democracy in her second term: “There has never been a more important time in our country when we need to stand up for our...
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Veteran educator, HSTA leader joins staff as Leeward UniServ Director
Stacey Chang began working at the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association this week as a UniServ Director representing educators in the Pearl City, Waipahu and Campbell complexes of HSTA’s Leeward Chapter....
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HSTA unveils new double-hulled canoe logo
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association unveiled a vibrant new logo this week, replacing the current 30-year-old design. The post HSTA unveils new double-hulled canoe logo appeared first on Hawaiʻi...
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HIDOE settles HSTA paycheck delay grievance
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has agreed to conduct an audit and pay 500 teachers hundreds of dollars each for the financial harm they suffered because of paycheck delays, settling a...
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HSTA releases 2024 general election recommendations
HSTA recommends candidates who are strong supporters of public education, our educators, labor, and are committed to creating a better future for our keiki. The post HSTA releases 2024 general election...
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HSTA president inspires future educators
Osa Tui, Jr., president of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, spoke to future educators recently about the importance of teaching, sharing his own experiences growing up in a Kāneʻohe public...
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New state program targets educators with 0% second mortgage loans
A state pilot program allows qualified educators to receive zero-percent, 30-year second mortgage loans worth up to 20% of the cost of their new homes depending on the type of unit purchased. The post...
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NEA fellowship helps Hawaiʻi educators infuse classrooms with global...
Over the summer, Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association members Blade Shepherd-Jones, Will Smith, and Chayanee Brooks traveled to Costa Rica with 48 educators from across the country as part of the 2024...
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WATCH: Office of Hawaiian Affairs candidates participate in inaugural HSTA forum
In an effort to spread awareness about the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the importance of voting for trustees in the general election, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association invited trustee...
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Vote yes on Question 1 to support marriage equality
This year, Hawaiʻi voters have an opportunity to strengthen our state’s long legacy of protecting equal rights. The post Vote yes on Question 1 to support marriage equality appeared first on Hawaiʻi...
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Nominations open for HSTA’s Pono and Friend of Youth awards
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s Human and Civil Rights Committee is seeking nominations for HSTA’s annual Pono and Friend of Youth awards. The post Nominations open for HSTA’s Pono and Friend...
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HSTA educators from 5 islands join students to march in Honolulu’s Pride Parade
At least 75 educators from five islands joined more than 75 students from five Oʻahu public schools Saturday as part of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s unit in the annual Honolulu Pride Parade...
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Teacher’s advocacy will lead to major change in dependent medical, dental,...
Many young adults statewide will gain millions of dollars more worth of medical, drug, dental and vision coverage as a result of the advocacy of an Oʻahu teacher. The post Teacher’s advocacy will lead...
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New home buyer program for teachers available
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is pleased to announce a new, member-exclusive homeownership program in partnership with American Savings Bank. The post New home buyer program for teachers...
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Molokaʻi Youth Summit gives future leaders voice, space
Teacher leaders, students, and community members gathered Saturday for the third annual Molokaʻi Youth Summit, an event aimed at giving voice and space to future leaders. The post Molokaʻi Youth Summit...
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