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.
EUTF-covered employees can switch from Kaiser to HMSA through appeals process
Educators and other members of the State of Hawaii’s Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) will be able to switch their health coverage enrollment from Kaiser to the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) due to the Kaiser Permanente mental health care employees’ strike, which is now in its fourth month.
HSTA identifies top educational priorities for 2023 Hawaii State Legislature
The Hawaii State Teachers Association’s Government Relations Committee identified key priorities to advocate for during the 2023 legislative session, which convenes Jan. 18, 2023.
We’re thankful for you
Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Lā Kūʻokoʻa (Hawaiian Independence Day), or are simply looking forward to a few days of rest, your HSTA leadership team hopes that there are things you can reflect upon over the past year that are worthy of being thankful for and celebrating.
Gov. Ige releases $143M in funding for Hawaiʻi public schools
Gov. David Ige announced this week the release of $143 million in funding for capital improvement projects (CIPs) at Hawaiʻi public schools, including money for new PE locker rooms, gymnasium, and music facilities at Farrington High on Oʻahu and a theater and new playcourts at schools on Maui.