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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 principals, vice principals and educational officers. “She crossed the line with my organization when she decided to attack public employees directly. So we are fighting…

  • 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 billions from the states for supplemental food benefits and healthcare for the most vulnerable, all to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. Lawmakers are in…

  • 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. Repealing the CAS structure and altering principal selection and evaluation authority would not strengthen the public school system — it would reverse decades of progress,…

  • 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 vital public services, Kauai County needs proven leadership that working class families can rely on. That’s why the Hawaii Government Employees Association is endorsing Bernard…

  • 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 2025 Employee of the Year. Like many keiki growing up in Kaneohe, Bobbie spent her childhood playing in the water, where she developed a deep…

  • 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 resources will be even easier to access. At your fingertips, you’ll have: How to Get Started and Enter the App Giveaway 1. Create a New…

  • 👮‍♂️ 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 director on HGEA’s Board of Directors, he’s been protecting the public for more than a decade. After starting as a corrections officer, Umiamaka later became…

  • 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. This week, Executive Director Randy Perreira told Honolulu Civil Beat that school employees need more support from the state when threats, harassment and assaults occur.…

  • 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 his parents who were both HGEA members and educators, Sheldon knew he wanted to follow their footsteps from a young age. To cap off his…

  • 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, the Hawaii Attorney General and state lawmakers. This kind of violence against public servants cannot become normalized. That’s why HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira yesterday…

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