HIDOE takes no action on pandemic grievances, citing suspension of collective bargaining law

2021-10-01T14:13:56-10:00October 1, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The Hawaii State Department of Education has notified the Hawaii State Teachers Association that it will “take no further action” on two class grievances over unsafe working conditions and the state’s mandate that unvaccinated education employees be tested for COVID-19 weekly, citing the suspension of parts of Hawaii’s collective bargaining law because of the pandemic.

HSTA FAQs on governor’s vaccine, testing emergency proclamation

2021-09-24T10:10:42-10:00September 24, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Hawaii State Teachers Association has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the governor’s emergency proclamation that requires state and county employees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit regular test results.

HSTA leaders meet with schools superintendent on COVID-19 issues

2021-09-03T18:42:03-10:00September 3, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, Negotiations, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Despite HSTA expressing serious concerns about inconsistent protocols and reports from members of transmission of COVID-19 on school campuses, interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi continued to assert that health safety guidelines are being followed and that there had been no evidence of transmission or clusters of COVID-19 at schools.

Governor announces state employee vaccine mandate

2021-08-05T19:35:08-10:00August 5, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

While HSTA continues to encourage members to get vaccinated, there are individuals who cannot be vaccinated for medical or religious reasons, and will therefore be subject to additional requirements. As their employment could be in jeopardy, their rights need to be protected.

HSTA joins other unions in demanding bargaining on key vaccination questions

2021-08-12T11:42:35-10:00August 5, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

“The public-sector unions reached out to the governor’s office earlier this week to initiate discussions about the vaccine mandate, but our request was denied. We will continue to fight for open discussions about these important decisions that affect public employees, our government operations, and our community.”

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