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Every Act of Aloha Counts: Support Maui Relief
Our hearts are heavy that many of our Maui HGEA ohana have lost homes, their way of life and loved ones. The wildfires on Maui have caused indescribable devastation, and it’s going to be a long road to recovery for many. You can help show that we’re stronger together. Here’s how: 1. Let HGEA know…
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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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Mahalo Library Workers & Administrative Professionals
HGEA would like to mahalo library workers and administrative professionals throughout Hawaii who keep our state and county agencies and libraries running. We are proud to represent library professionals at 51 libraries statewide who are helping to connect ohana with books, research materials, free internet access, a safe place to study, and a plethora of community programs…
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STATEMENT: HGEA Applauds HSTA Agreement – State Should Provide Pay Equity For School Professionals
Statement from Randy Perreira, Executive Director of HGEA We are happy to see that the Governor and Superintendent have reached a tentative agreement with HSTA on a new contract on behalf of our public-school teachers. It is now time for these same leaders to turn their attention to the rest of the team that educates…
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Three Bills We’re Watching – and Supporting – In the Legislature
The 2023 session of the state Legislature is in full swing, and HGEA is looking out for you. In addition to nearly two dozen bills that affect salaries, raises and the health benefits trust fund, here are three priority bills aligned with our Legislative Priorities that HGEA is supporting. BALANCING POWER ON THE HAWAII LABOR…
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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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RELEASE: Maui THP Arbitration Award
HGEA Wins Temporary Hazard Pay Arbitration Award Hawaii Government Employees Association, the state’s largest union, announces its win in a long-standing dispute with the County of Maui over temporary hazard pay during the COVID-19 pandemic. With this arbitration decision, over 1,300 HGEA bargaining unit members employed by the County of Maui are entitled to temporary…
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