Hawaii Education Matters March October 23 Against Friday Furloughs
Friday Furloughs Protest – Hawaii Education Matters March at Capitol October 23 Hawaii parents have started a petition at The Petition Site, Hawaii Education Matters. “We, the people of Hawaii, are calling upon the Governor, Legislature, Department of Education, Board of Education and Hawaii State Teachers Association to find the resources and funding necessary to.. read more →
State of Hawaii Government Furlough Plan
State of Hawaii Furlough Plan for State Employees Governor Linda Lingle announced details of the Administration’s plan to furlough all state employees in the Executive Branch to help close the unprecedented $2.7 billion revenue shortfall projected between now and June 30, 2011. The furlough plan represents the first time labor costs are being impacted to address.. read more →
Furlough Dates for Hawaii’s Public Schools
HSTA Ratifies Contract With the State of Hawaii On September 22, 2009, the Hawaii State Teachers Association announced public school teachers ratified the collective bargaining agreement with the State of Hawaii. The two-year contract covers school years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. Beginning October 23, approximately 13,000 non-charter school teachers (including 575 12-month teachers) at 256 schools.. read more →
