Algeo Rosario2026-09-03T12:05:28-10:00September 3, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: collective bargaining, contract negotiations, early learning, educator advocacy, HSTA, HSTA Negotiations Team, pre-kindergarten teachers, preschool educators, public preschool classrooms, teacher working conditions|
This session offers members an opportunity to share their experiences and provide input to inform discussions with the employer at the bargaining table. We want to hear directly from pre-K educators about the challenges you face, the supports you need, and any recommendations you believe would improve your working conditions and professional practice.
Jill Meinecke2026-02-05T08:48:09-10:00February 4, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Andrea Eshelman, bargaining, bargaining team, chief negotiator, Colleen Bird, contract negotiations, HIDOE, Jr., Negotiations, Osa Tui, research|
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.
