After HSTA’s outcry, schools roll back in-person plans for Monday
Many principals and complex area superintendents have drastically changed their approach, opting for grab-and-go arrangements to keep the number of students on campuses much lower than originally planned.
HSTA reaches school reopening agreement with state of Hawaii
The Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA), the State of Hawaii, and Board of Education have agreed on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to allow continuity of education next school year with certain contract modifications while assuring the safety of educators and students.
HSTA supports Maui News employees who haven’t received a raise in at least a decade
The Maui News employees at the newspaper are in the middle of difficult contract negotiations with Ogden Newspapers. The Wheeling, West Virginia-based corporate owner has not agreed to raise the salaries of Maui News for workers in more than a decade.
HSTA asks for detailed answers about school reopening
Since late April, the Hawaii State Teachers Association has repeatedly asked the Hawaii State Department of Education what model(s) will be used to reopen public schools in school year 2020–21.
HSTA negotiations survey finds salary, cost of living top of mind
Our members shared their desires about improving wages, compensation, benefits, workday/week, and general working conditions.
Ted Waitt, one of HSTA’s early presidents and numbers expert, dies
The Hawaii State Teachers Association lost an outstanding teacher leader when Ted Waitt, HSTA’s fourth president, died on Hawaii Island Feb. 11.