2023 brings new opportunities for a better contract
As we reflect on the year gone by, we know much more remains to be done, and we look forward to continued progress in the year ahead!
Teachers share HSTA contract favorites, hopes for future contract
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is preparing to negotiate a new contract, and the Negotiations Committee needs your help determining priorities to be included at the bargaining table.
HSTA member survey reveals educators care most about higher pay
The HSTA’s Negotiations Committee has been reviewing the survey results over the summer and will meet in early September to discuss and make recommendations to the Negotiations Team as they begin compiling bargaining proposals to submit to the employer later this fall.
Governor tells HSTA he will OK teacher pay funds
While the state budget bill is on the governor’s intent to veto list for line item vetoes, the governor confirmed to HSTA that none of the teacher compensation items will be line-item vetoed.
Lawmakers approve salary compression fix
State lawmakers Tuesday approved a state budget that includes more than $164 million to end salary compression for experienced educators, fund shortage differentials, and restore paid job-embedded professional development for all teachers.
HSTA leaders meet with schools superintendent on COVID-19 issues
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.
‘Enough is enough’: HSTA issues official demand for impact bargaining
In a news conference Wednesday, HSTA President Osa Tui, Jr. outlined the stark discrepancy between what officials are telling the public and what’s really happening in Hawaii’s public schools.