Changes in HIDOE COVID-19 protocols likely; still under review for now

2022-03-04T13:33:05-10:00March 4, 2022|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Hawaii State Teachers Association has reached out to the HIDOE and confirmed that all COVID-19 mitigation and health and safety policies remain in place for now. The HIDOE is awaiting guidance from the Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) before announcing any changes.

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 collecting info for testing mandate class grievance

2021-08-28T13:00:20-10:00August 27, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The system is beginning to buckle under the strain of increased school personnel on quarantine and continued days of record COVID-19 counts.

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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