cschubert2026-07-13T17:29:45-10:00July 13, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: charter schools, educator safety, Hawaiʻi legislation, Hawaiʻi Teachers, HSTA, Josh Green, public education, step increases, teacher pay, Teacher recruitment|
Gov. Josh Green signed legislation guaranteeing annual step pay increases for Hawaiʻi public and charter school teachers while also strengthening legal protections for educators facing harassment and threats. The measures mark major victories for HSTA, helping improve teacher recruitment and retention while providing greater workplace safety and support for education employees.
Jill Meinecke2026-06-24T15:30:04-10:00June 24, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: compression, Hawaii Labor Relations Board, HIDOE, HSTA, prohibited practice complaint, repricing, service credit|
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association has filed a complaint with the Hawaiʻi Labor Relations Board against the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education after HIDOE abruptly ended discussions and declared “closed” a case involving more than 2,200 public school teachers who are owed additional service credit that should result in raises worth thousands of dollars.
cschubert2026-06-23T13:53:25-10:00June 23, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Amber Jackson, Breaking Homicide, cold case, Derrick Levasseur, Gregory Glaser, Hawaii, HSTA, Investigation Discovery, Kealia, murder|
Kauaʻi Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Gregory Glaser, but the suspect remains at large as community members urge anyone with information to come forward.
cschubert2026-06-15T14:27:59-10:00June 15, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: educator advancement, Hawaiʻi Teachers, HIDOE, HSTA, micro-credentials, NEA, professional development, reclass credits, teacher reclassification, TESOL|
Approved micro-credential courses offered by the National Education Association will soon be accepted by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education for reclassification credit in a pilot project sought after years of advocacy by the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association.
cschubert2026-06-15T09:19:24-10:00June 15, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: collective bargaining, cultural preservation, education solidarity, Greenland summit, Hawaiian education, HSTA, indigenous languages, international education, NEA, teacher unions|
HSTA President Osa Tui, Jr. joined NEA President Becky Pringle at an international summit in Greenland, where educators from around the world gathered to support teachers and advocate for indigenous language preservation. Reflecting on shared challenges, Tui highlighted parallels between Hawaiʻi and Greenland, emphasizing the importance of cultural identity, equitable working conditions, and global solidarity in education.
cschubert2026-06-15T14:00:24-10:00June 9, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Central, chapter, Hawaiian name, HSTA, name change, Walua|
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association has renamed its Central Chapter to Oʻahu Wālua Chapter, reflecting the Hawaiian word for “center” or “middle” after extensive research and community consultation. The change, approved by chapter leaders and members, represents more than 2,100 educators across over 40 schools, with a formal ceremony planned for late July.
cschubert2026-06-09T15:14:59-10:00June 9, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: charter school employment dispute, education employee benefits, EUTF coverage issue, Hawaii State Teachers Assosciat, Hawaii teachers union, HSTA, HSTA advocacy, labor rights Hawaii, medical leave crisis, teacher contract protections, teacher health benefits, union representation success|
When a Hawaiʻi educator’s health coverage was suddenly terminated days before a major surgery, a frantic search for answers uncovered a troubling administrative claim that threatened her care. With the support of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, swift action, documentation, and union advocacy forced a reversal—restoring her benefits just in time and preventing a financial and medical crisis.
cschubert2026-04-23T14:18:49-10:00April 23, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Education Legislation, Hawaii education, Hawaii Teacher Shortage, HIDOE, HSTA, HTSB, school funding, Senator Donna Kim, Teacher Licensing, teacher salary|
State Sen. Donna Kim and HSTA President Osa Tui recently discussed legislative efforts to secure long-awaited automatic step pay increases for teachers, highlighting a shared commitment to improving classroom retention and support. Kim further emphasized the need to address departmental bureaucracy, arguing that public funds should prioritize resources for the classroom rather than expanding administrative layers.
Jill Meinecke2026-03-23T08:22:35-10:00March 21, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Andrea Eshelman, Hawaiʻi public school teachers, HSTA, HSTA contract, Joan Husted, Know Your Rights, Negotiations, rally, State Capitol, strike|
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is proud to bring back the “Know Your Rights” column dedicated to helping Bargaining Unit 05 educators understand the rights we have secured in our contract and how to use them every day.
Jill Meinecke2026-02-08T19:26:32-10:00February 8, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: DOE, HIDOE, HSTA, institute day, Josh Green, Oahu members, severe weather|
Due to severe weather, Institute Day for Oʻahu members that was supposed to happen on Monday will be rescheduled.
