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Update your contact information with HSTA online

2023-08-29T12:20:21-10:00January 13, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

If you have not already done so, please create an account on NEA edCommunities and ensure your information, especially your mailing address, is up to date. Important information will be sent to the addresses on file, e.g., voter information our HSTA elections in February, and contract negotiations and ratification.

Register for HSTA’s members-only webinar on assignment, transfer, and staff reduction

2021-02-05T09:58:13-10:00January 12, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , |

On Monday, Jan. 18, at 4 p.m., HSTA will host a “Know Your Rights” webinar to provide essential information regarding your rights and the processes and procedures connected with assignments and transfers for school year 21–22, and what happens if there is a reduction in the number of teacher positions at your school or worksite.

HSTA calls on state to improve school COVID-19 models

2021-01-09T09:37:00-10:00January 9, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , |

With the recent spike of COVID-19 cases in Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association demands that the Hawaii Department of Health and the Hawaii Department of Education revise the standard used to determine school learning models.

NEA calls for immediate removal of President Trump; DeVos’ resignation ‘does nothing’

2021-01-08T15:48:00-10:00January 8, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

"To protect our democracy and ensure the safety of our nation, the National Education Association is calling for the immediate removal of Donald Trump from the office of the president," said NEA President Becky Pringle.

Valley of the Temples helps HSTA members plan final resting place

2021-02-07T17:56:55-10:00January 8, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

Valley of the Temples is a full-service cemetery, funeral home, and crematory operator serving the families of Oahu since 1963. HSTA members are invited to attend a free informational webinar to learn more about benefits for you and your family, decisions that must be made and questions to be answered when a death occurs, documents you need to keep together in one place, and more.

Governor delays furloughs; Jan. 4 teacher workday restored with pay

2020-12-24T12:45:00-10:00December 24, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. David Ige announced he will delay furloughs for state employees, prompting the Hawaii State Department of Education to inform employees that “the scheduled Jan. 4 furlough day will no longer be implemented.”

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