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Tell Lawmakers ‘Hands Off DOE’
The Senate Education Committee plans to hear a bad bill introduced by Sen. Donna Kim that would rid the Department of Education of Complex-Area Superintendents. HGEA strongly opposes this proposal. […]
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RELEASE: HGEA Endorses Bernard Carvalho for Kauai County Mayor
Carvalho has a proven track record to lead during uncertain times. As the extremists in control of the federal government put unprecedented strain on local governments by cutting funding for […]
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An inspirational leader and the Department of Health’s 2025 Employee of the Year, Bobbie Teixeira, Unit 13
Recognized for her outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to protecting Hawaii’s water systems, Bobbie Teixeira, a Unit 13 member and environmental health specialist, was honored as the Department of Health’s […]
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Newly Launched: Refreshed Website and Mobile App
After 10 years, our website has received a much-needed tech upgrade and makeover. And HGEA, for the first time ever, has a new mobile app for members. Union news and […]
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👮♂️ Fearless hero: Robert Umiamaka, Unit 14, Protecting the community with bravery and dedication!
If malicious actors want to wreak havoc at our airports, they’ll have to go through Deputy Sheriff Robert Umiamaka and his K-9 Lexy first. A Unit 14 member and a […]
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School employees fear for their safety. The state’s message? You’re on your own.
In the days and weeks since the brutal assault on a Moanalua High School assistant athletic director, the union has been a vocal proponent of stricter protections for public servants. […]
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Principal Sheldon Oshio Leads Waikele Elementary School to National Honors
Retiring at the end of this year, Sheldon Oshio, Unit 6 member and principal at Waikele Elementary School, has led a legendary career spanning more than 32 years. Inspired by […]
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RELEASE: HGEA Demands Action By DOE After Brutal Assault On Moanalua High School Employee
The assault on the associate athletic director of Moanalua High School, a Unit 6 member of our union, should be a call to action for the state Department of Education, […]
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HGEA Proudly Endorses Mayor Richard Bissen’s Re-election as Maui County Mayor
Citing an exemplary level of positive collaboration between Mayor Richard Bissen’s administration and the union, HGEA’s Board of Directors is throwing its support behind Bissen’s re-election. “Mayor Bissen has shown […]
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Making a Difference One Scholarship at a Time
Since 1966, our union has been dedicated to helping members and their dependents reach their educational goals. Just this year, 22 members and dependents were awarded a total of $45,000 […]
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