HSTA recent news
HSTA welcomes new UniServ Director for Hilo Chapter
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association welcomed Hawaiʻi Island teacher Tiffany Dela Cruz as Hilo Chapter’s UniServ Director Tuesday.
Legislative leaders strongly back LG Luke’s preschool expansion plans
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s plans to massively expand access to preschool across Hawaiʻi received a ringing endorsement from the state Senate president during the Legislature’s opening ceremonies.
Free mental health resources from NEA, HIDOE
Educators can access free counseling and mental health resources from the National Education Association and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education.
State confirms Bargaining Unit 05 won’t receive administrative holiday leave
Hawaiʻi public schools Superintendent Keith Hayashi confirmed with the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association that all Bargaining Unit 05 members are not eligible for the holiday administrative leave offered by Gov. Josh Green.
Massive renovation begins for Mokapu Elementary at Oʻahu Marine base
A much-needed renovation at Mokapu Elementary School at Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi in Kāneʻohe began this week, funded in part by nearly $100 million in federal tax dollars from the Department of Defense.
Walk with HSTA on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association will walk in the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Parade on Oʻahu to celebrate Dr. King’s life, legacy, and leadership in our country’s civil and labor rights movements. If you’re on Oʻahu, wear your red HSTA shirt and join us!
2023 brings new opportunities for a better contract
As we reflect on the year gone by, we know much more remains to be done, and we look forward to continued progress in the year ahead!
Educators eligible for governor’s administrative leave
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association has requested clarification on how public school educators can utilize the two additional days off recently announced by Gov. Josh Green.
HSTA supports Kaiser mental health care workers during lengthy strike
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association encourages all members to support the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) strike in response to Kaiser Permanente’s proposed salary and benefits cuts for its mental health care staff.
HSTA president outlines Hawaiʻi’s education wins at national conference
From shortage differentials to salary compression, Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association president Osa Tui, Jr. Thursday touted union-led advancements that helped Hawaiʻi recruit and retain qualified public school teachers.