HSTA recent news
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-25T10:30:00-10:00April 25, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: agreement, checkout, checkout procedures, coronavirus, COVID-19, meeting face-to-face, moving furniture, performing an inventory of materials|
This agreement outlines what tasks teachers can and can’t be asked to complete, how teachers will be scheduled to come to campus, guidance on entering campus and workspaces, safety precautions, and an exception process for those who may have health concerns related to COVID-19.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-25T08:27:00-10:00April 25, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: BAT, behavior analyst teacher, HIDOE, job description, new position, positions|
The HIDOE anticipates approximately 30-40 positions will be created at the complex/district/state level to address behavior analyst work within the department.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-25T07:56:00-10:00April 25, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: backlog, coronavirus, COVID-19, HSTA, unemployment claims, volunteers|
Some educators juggled their remote teaching commitments to join more than 100 other public-sector union member volunteers from HSTA, HGEA and UHPA who started working on the massive backlog of unemployment claims Thursday at the Hawaii Convention Center.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-25T04:52:00-10:00April 25, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, David Ige, governor, Governor David Ige, letter, Lily Eskelsen Garcia, NEA president, pay cuts|
Lily Eskelsen García, president of the National Education Association, wrote Gov. David Ige Friday, telling him that while she understands the fiscal challenges that the coronavirus presents to Hawaii, “reducing the pay of teachers and other public employees will only compound this crisis.”
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-24T10:47:00-10:00April 24, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants, COVID-19 Response, grants, Learning & Leadership Grants, NEA Foundation, Rapid Response Grants, Student Success Grants|
The NEA Foundation is proud to stand with educators and offer these grant opportunities during this challenging time.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-24T07:53:00-10:00April 24, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19|
The Hawaii State Federal Credit Union offers its members financial resources and assistance programs, including an emergency assistance loan. In light of COVID-19, Hawaii State FCU is also allowing members to defer their loan payments and make early withdrawals without penalty.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-24T05:34:00-10:00April 24, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19|
HSTA President Corey Rosenlee writes, “In addition to economic consequences, a reduction in teachers’ salaries would devastate Hawaii’s public schools. We’re hearing from our veteran educators that they would retire, and from our new and experienced teachers who would be forced to leave the profession.”
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-24T04:07:00-10:00April 24, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: AFSCME, alternatives, Bobby Lee, budget, Corey Rosenlee, David Ige, funds, furloughs, governor, HFFA, HGEA, HSTA, Lee Saunders, options, pay cuts, Randy Perreira, reductions|
Union leaders offer more than 15 budgetary options to avoid docking state employees' pay because of plummeting state revenues caused by the coronavirus.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-23T03:40:00-10:00April 23, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: analysis, Corey Rosenlee, devastating, economy, Randy Perreira, study, UHERO, University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization|
University of Hawaii economic experts say a 20-percent pay cut for state employees, including public school teachers, floated by Gov. David Ige’s administration would worsen Hawaii’s economic slump for several years.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-22T05:33:00-10:00April 22, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: aid package, Corey Rosenlee, coronavirus, COVID-19, David Ige, federal aid, Mazie Hirono, pay cuts, states|
Pay cuts for Hawaii state employees seem less likely after a new $470 billion coronavirus relief plan appeared ready for Congressional approval, while the president said further aid to state and localities would be discussed as part of the next aid package.
