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 Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:33:58-10:00April 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: budget, COVID-19, cuts coronavirus, ige, salary|
Gov. David Ige said Friday that his controversial idea of cutting state employees’ pay by 20 percent—including that of educators—might not happen after all, and unions have been told even if salary cuts happen, they’ll start later than originally planned. "It is possible that there would be no salary cuts at all," he said.
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.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-08T09:03:00-10:00April 8, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, ESSA, financial help, NEA Member Benefits, relief, unemployment|
Here's a look at how these relief packages can help you in a number of key areas.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-03T12:48:00-10:00April 3, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, graduation, school closures|
Thursday’s decision means that about 10,000 public high school seniors who are on track to graduate will be able to do so on time. Another 1,000 or so students are not on track to graduate. Guidance will be released next week that include ways for educators to work with students to ensure they can graduate, if possible.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-03T09:24:00-10:00April 3, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: bias, coronavirus, COVID-19, NEA APIC, NEA Asian & Pacific Islander Caucus, racism, xenophobia|
“These events have many of us angry, hurt, and afraid—for ourselves, for our loved ones, and for our community. Ultimately, we need to figure out how this will be remembered, how we took a stand, and how we rebuild our larger communities.”
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-01T10:25:00-10:00April 1, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19|
The NEA Center for Communications is conducting a national survey of members this week regarding coronavirus. The goal is to understand the challenges members are facing and to understand what they need from their association in these difficult times.
