Under a cloud of budget uncertainty, HSTA achieves legislative wins
Despite financial uncertainty at the federal level, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is happy to report that, through persistent effort and your collective voice, we have achieved some very important wins for our members, students, and the future of public education in our state.
Hawaiʻi Island elementary teacher creates K-5 social justice bibliography
A Hawaiʻi Island first-grade teacher developed and is sharing a first-of-its-kind “K-5 social justice bibliography”— a curated, inclusive book list that is culturally relevant to Hawaiʻi and/or has social justice themes.
Trump’s budget proposal would slash 15% of U.S. DOE budget
The Trump Administration released its proposed “skinny budget” Friday, which includes deep and harmful cuts to education funding, slashing $12 billion or roughly 15% of the U.S. Department of Education’s budget.
HSTA joins members of 20+ other Hawai‘i unions in solidarity protests to support federal employees
More than 100 teachers across Hawaiʻi took part in protests and marches Thursday on International Workers’ Day, in solidarity with federal workers who are losing their collective bargaining and union rights.
Discounts, giveaways for 2025 Teacher Appreciation Week
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs May 6-10 this year, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association wants to say “Mahalo Educators” by offering discounts and giveaways to members!
Teacher transfer survey opens May 8
Now that both teacher transfer posting and interviews/selection processes are completed, a joint union-employer workgroup will gather feedback from teachers and administrators who want to provide input on ways to improve the current transfer process.
What you need to know about health coverage (EUTF) open enrollment
The Hawaiʻi Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF)'s open enrollment is April 1 April 30, 2024.
HSTA negotiates increases in employer health plan contributions
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is pleased to announce a successful settlement in reopener negotiations that will result in the employer contributing millions more for health premiums under the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF).
Lawmakers seek to ensure state employees will be defended in civil lawsuits
State lawmakers have recommended final approval of a new law that clarifies the state's duty to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees in civil legal actions.
Free school meals measure passes at the Legislature
Thousands more keiki across Hawai’i will have access to free breakfast and lunch starting as soon as next school year, after a key measure in the Legislature passed a critical hurdle Thursday.