Awareness in Oahu
AWARENESS: Reposting from Anonymous Mike K: I'm sharing this out because it's completely unreasonable that these essential workers have not been paid for their service during an incredibly turbulent time. The money was set aside from them. Where is it? Why hasn't it been paid out? This is incredibly frustrating to see. "The irony is unreal. Superintendent Keith Hayashi is slated to make $400,000, yet he’s back at the table asking for two more deputy superintendents, plus the private secretaries and directors that come with them. If the job is too big for one person to handle without a massive expansion of upper management, how does that justify a $45,000 immediate raise? Make it make sense! He claims there's "no money" for the contractual Hazard Pay owed to the workers who showed up during the pandemic, but they always find the budget for another executive floor. It's time to stop the bloat and fund the frontline. The Hawaii State Legislature approved funds so the Department of Education (DOE) could pay Temporary Hazard Pay (THP) to the school workers who kept our campuses running These are hardworking cafeteria staff, janitors, maintenance crews, therapists, and more. During the statewide shutdown, these workers were on the front lines, decontaminating and disinfecting classrooms, cafeterias, and common areas so campuses would be safe for our keiki to return. They ran food lines so keiki could have hot meals every day. They showed up for Hawaii families when the risk was highest. But nearly 6 years later, DOE school workers still haven't received the THP they were owed. It's in their contract. The Legislature did its job and set aside the money. So where is it? Why are the very workers we trusted to protect our keiki's health still fighting to be paid what they are owed? We're calling on the DOE for answers. It's time for accountability, transparency, and for the DOE to finally keep its promise." Find this report and thousands more at searchssh.com #hawaii #stolenstuffhawaii #covid #backpay #corruption Disclaimer: This post contains community-reported information and reflects the perspective of the original poster. Details are unconfirmed and alleged. SSH does not verify claims, determine fault, or make conclusions regarding criminal activity.