-
In the News: HGEA Opposes State Plans to Divide Deputy Sheriffs
A plan to split the workforce of Deputy Sheriffs into two new job classifications — and give pay bumps to only a portion of them — is receiving repudiation from the rank-and-file and HGEA leadership. “There should be an increase negotiated for all, to be more competitive,” Randy Perreira, HGEA executive director, told the Honolulu…
-
Election 2026 Wrap-up: Labor-friendly Candidates Ride a Massive Blue Wave
Blue Hawaii turned even bluer as a tsunami of Democratic candidates washed over all fifty states, driven in large part by union members and labor organizing. Thanks to the support of HGEA members, U.S. Rep. Ed Case (Congressional District 1) and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda (CD2) handily won re-election and will be returning to a…
-
Members in the News: Unit 15’s Joey Cadiz “Fell in Love” With Public Safety
When Lifeguard Joey Cadiz, a member of Unit 15, leapt into action to rescue his North Shore neighbors during the Kona Lows, he was simply acting on the instincts of someone who long ago “fell in love” with public safety. Featured in Honolulu Magazine’s October issue, Cadiz recalled getting “frantic” calls in the middle of…
-
Shane Myers’ “Transformational” Leadership Earns Him School Psychologist of the Year
The Hawaii Association of School Psychologists has selected Unit 13’s Shane Myers as School Psychologist of the Year for his 18 years of service to students across Central Oahu and the North Shore. Myers has been described as a transformational leader for the Waialua Complex, using his abilities to foster collaboration and teamwork to spearhead…
-
Hawaii’s 2026 National Distinguished Principal, Derek Minakami
For more than 15 years, Derek Minakami of Unit 6 has been shaping the future of education in our Windward community. He started his career in the classroom, teaching science at Kailua High School. Eventually, Derek worked his way up the ladder to become principal at Kaneohe Elementary School. Today, his dedication to students and…
-
Jill Tokuda for Re-Election to Congress
At a time when anti-union extremists are in charge of all three branches of the federal government in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda has proven to be a bulwark against efforts to claw back hard-won workers’ rights and undermine working families. Even in these challenging circumstances, Rep. Tokuda is getting work done for Hawaii.…
-
Bernard Carvalho for Kauai County Mayor
Kauai County faces serious challenges. The cost of living continues to rise, affordable housing remains out of reach for too many local families, and vacancies throughout county government are putting greater pressure on the public employees who keep essential services running. HGEA believes this is a moment when experience matters, and Bernard Carvalho has the…
-
HGEA Members Honored for Excellence in Public Service by Gov. Green
HGEA members across state government were honored by Gov. Josh Green for their high caliber of public service. “Public employees make remarkable contributions every day, strengthening how our state serves the people of Hawaii,” Green said in a news release. “This year’s honorees reflect that commitment and we are grateful to stand alongside individuals and…
-
HGEA Members Unite at the 28th Biennial General Assembly
On Sept. 10-12, more than 210 HGEA delegates gathered at the Sheraton Waikiki for the 28th Biennial General Assembly. Speakers didn’t shy away from hard truths, driving home why this year’s theme, “Fighting Back Today for Hawaii’s Tomorrow,” matters more than ever. “We’re being driven into the ground by rising costs on everything, and unless…
-
North Shore Lifeguard Joey Cadiz Answers the Call
Joey Cadiz, a Unit 15 water safety officer, went viral on social media as a hero coming to the aid of his North Shore neighbors during the Kona low. Causing some of the worst flooding in 20 years, the storm reached critical levels in the middle of the night, and Joey, like a true first-responder,…
Category