Colleen Bird promoted to HSTA chief negotiator
Colleen Bird, who has served as the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s negotiations and research specialist for more than five years, has been promoted to become the union's chief negotiator.
HSTA searches for deputy executive director, chief negotiator
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is seeking applicants for two management-level positions: deputy executive director and chief negotiator.
HSTA demands bargaining on new professional development system
This year, Hawaiʻi voters have an opportunity to strengthen our state’s long legacy of protecting equal rights.
Frequently asked questions about HSTA’s 2023–2027 tentative agreement
Frequently asked questions about the tentative agreement HSTA reached with the employer on April 14, 2023, for the 2023-2027 contract.
Tentative settlement reached! 14.5% raise over 4 years, Class VIII among key changes
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is pleased to announce that we reached a tentative settlement late Friday with the State of Hawaiʻi and the Board of Education for a new four-year contract from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027.
‘We value our teachers incredibly.’ Governor, HIDOE, HSTA address tentative agreement
Gov. Josh Green, Hawaiʻi State Department of Education Schools Superintendent Keith Hayashi, and Hawai‘i State Teachers Association President Osa Tui, Jr. stressed Monday the importance of a new contract that provides public school educators with stronger wages, and incentives to live and work in Hawaiʻi.
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!
Governor tells HSTA he will OK teacher pay funds
While the state budget bill is on the governor’s intent to veto list for line item vetoes, the governor confirmed to HSTA that none of the teacher compensation items will be line-item vetoed.