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 Kumasaki2020-04-22T05:33:00-10:00April 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.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-21T12:38:00-10:00April 21, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: aid, bailout, Bruce Anderson, congress, Corey Rosenlee, coronavirus, COVID-19, David Ige, Josh Green, new cases, pay cuts, reductions, restrictions, stay-at-home, unions|
Gov. David Ige told a news conference Monday, “I just really want to assure everyone that salary reductions would be the last resort” in dealing with plummeting tax revenues because of the coronavirus.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:33:56-10:00April 21, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: answers, christina kishimoto, coronavirus, COVID-19, federal money, pay cut, questions, reporters, summer school, superintendent|
The superintendent answered questions that are on many educators' minds, from a potential pay cut and budget issues to how school might look assuming classes reopen in the fall.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-20T11:49:00-10:00April 20, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, unemployment|
The HSTA joins HGEA and UHPA in working together to expedite relief for those recently unemployed in our communities. We call on our Oahu-based members who are able to volunteer to help process claims and get unemployment checks out quickly.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:34:00-10:00April 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, school closures, superintendent|
HSTA President Corey Rosenlee said, “As long as there was ambiguity about when school would open, it made it very difficult for our teachers to plan. Now we know what’s going to happen with the rest of the school year."
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:34:02-10:00April 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: budget, coronavirus, COVID-19, furloughs, governor, pay cuts|
Sarah Tochiki, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School band director, said in a message to Gov. David Ige: "I write this letter to ask for you to fulfill what you said you would do, even with this added pandemic challenge."
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:34:05-10:00April 16, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: budget, Corey Rosenlee, coronavirus, COVID-19, Dana Shishido, David Ige, Jennie Hancock, jodi kunimitsu, lydia haff, ron kouchi, salary cuts, Scott Saiki, wage cuts|
Legislative leaders joined HSTA educators in opposing Gov. David Ige's initial pay cut idea, and he said Wednesday “no decisions have been made yet.“
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-15T14:14:00-10:00April 15, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19|
COVID-19 is not only impacting our health, it is devastating our economy. Visitor spending makes up the majority of our state’s income. With tourism and non-essential businesses shut down, economists are predicting a massive plunge in tax revenue.
