Posted 7-1-2018 (dated 6-27-2018) 3 of 7 Today's Supreme Court decision: HSTA will keep fighting for students

In spite of the Supreme Court's decision, we won't stop advocating for teachers and students Aloha Members: In a narrow decision, the U.S. Supreme Court today turned its back on the educators, nurses, firefighters, police officers and public servants who make our communities smart, strong and safe. In Janus v. AFSCME, the court overturned common sense jurisprudence that was established more than 40 years ago. The majority of the Supreme Court has sided with big corporations and billionaires who are trying to weaken unions, decrease worker rights and lower pay and benefits for middle class union members. As a 20-year classroom teacher, I know what my students need to succeed. Unions like the HSTA have always helped educators to use their collective power to advocate for smaller class sizes, safer schools and better learning environments for all students. That will not change. So, while the court made it more difficult for us to to our jobs, we are a resourceful group. We must stay strong together as a union so we can advocate for what our teachers and students need to succeed. And we will never stop fighting for the schools our keiki deserve. In solidarity, Corey Rosenlee HSTA President P.S. For more information about today’s decision in the Janus case, read this news story and for further background on the Janus case click here.  Copyright © 2018 Hawaii State Teachers Association, All rights reserved. Mahalo for your engagement. Our mailing address is: Hawaii State Teachers Association 1200 Ala Kapuna Street Honolulu, HI 96819