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RELEASE: HGEA Endorses U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda for Re-election
With vital public services under assault by a lawless federal administration, Hawaii Needs Rep. Tokuda’s Voice in Congress Hawaii’s working class is under threat from the White House and extremist […]
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Guiding our keiki back to the right path: Marlaina Fujisawa, Unit 13
When our community’s keiki face challenging times, parents know who to call for help. Marlaina Fujisawa, a Unit 13 member and longtime social worker, has dedicated more than two decades […]
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Send Lawmakers Your Opposition to the DOE Restructuring Bill
On Wednesday, Feb. 25 the Senate Ways and Means Committee is set to hear Sen. Donna Mercado Kim’s bill (SB 3334) that attacks the way principals are selected and evaluated, […]
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Sen. Donna Mercado Kim Lashes Out at Educational Officers — HGEA Fires Back
Sen. Donna Mercado Kim took to the floor of the state Senate this week to insult principals and educational officers in our public schools, calling them rude and disrespectful simply for showing up to […]
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In the News: Union Rebukes Senator as School Leadership Bill Sparks Capitol Clash
After obtaining a letter from HGEA addressed to Sen. Donna Mercado Kim, KHON-2’s Jill Kuramoto spoke with Executive Director Randy Perreira about his condemnation of Kim for her attacks on […]
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Randy Perreira on the 2026 Legislative Session
The 2026 legislative session is underway, with lawmakers grappling with the impact of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed by extremists in Congress and the White House. The bill slashed […]
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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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