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Voices from Maui: HGEA Members Tell Their Stories from the Wildfires
HGEA members who experienced the devastations of the Maui wildfires first-hand told their stories in our recent video series Voices from Maui. Marianne Wheeler, principal of Kula Elementary School and a Unit 6 member, recounted the chaos that erupted in her small upcountry community when fires contaminated the water supply and affected the operation of…
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Hawaii State Judiciary Honors HGEA Members
The Hawaii State Judiciary presented individual and group awards to employees who have distinguished themselves through exceptional service and accomplishments. The recipients of this year’s awards are: Meritorious Service Award Lisa Kimura, court documents supervisor, Unit 4 Group Meritorious Service Award Anthony Cannon, social worker V, Unit 13 Garrett Alcott, social worker IV, Unit…
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Mahalo Water Safety Officers
Thank you to all of our Water Safety Officers from across Hawaii. On this recognition week, we celebrate the dedicated service of those who ensure and educate our community about water safety. We appreciate all that you do! While we celebrate the contributions of these public servants, our hearts are heavy that many of our…
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Mahalo Waste & Recycling Workers
In honor of National Waste & Recycling Workers Week, HGEA would like to mahalo the work of these dedicated public servants who are helping to keep our communities clean and sustainable for future generations. These professionals provide critical services that educate the public on the importance of diverting trash from landfills, along with implementing strategies that keep our…
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National Speech-Language Pathologists Day
In honor of National Speech-Language Pathologist Day, HGEA would like to mahalo the work of our dedicated speech-language pathologists (SLPs). These professionals provide critical support to help students improve their communication skills. We’re so proud to represent them. Here are a few of their stories: Maria Cappello, KauaiSpeech Pathologist IV, Dept. of EducationUnit 13 Member My…
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Honoring Nurses and School Professionals
In honor of National Nurses Week and Teachers Appreciation Week, HGEA would like to mahalo the work of these tireless professionals in our community. Mahalo to our 1,700 public-sector nurses for your commitment and service, and for making a difference in the lives of Hawaii’s people at our hospitals, community health centers, long-term care facilities, correctional institutions, schools and community…
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Mahalo Principals & School Food Service Workers
In honor of National Principals Day and School Lunch Hero Day, HGEA would like to mahalo the work of our principals and school food service workers. They are part of an ecosystem of dedicated school-level professionals responsible for educating over 170,000 students. We are proud to represent these professionals at 295 schools statewide. A few of your…
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RELEASE: Lifeguards Would Go — From Rescues to Winning “The Eddie”
HONOLULU – Luke Shepardson, 27-year-old North Shore native, started his day at the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational on-duty with his fellow Water Safety Officer lifeguards and Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) members. Shepardson would later win the competition before humbly excusing himself to finish his shift after an interview with KHON2 News, “Brah, I…
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