Sisters and Brothers It is with a tremendous amount of disappointment and frustration that I am writing this message to you this late in the evening. After days of fruitful and collaborative planning and negotiations with the superintendent and members of the School Committee’s bargaining team, we are once again faced with the metaphorical rug […]
HEA – COVID19 Bargaining Update 4/1/2020
Sisters and Brothers, After three days of deliberative and thoughtful negotiations, the Executive Committee and the School Committee, with Superintendent Marotta, have reached a tentative agreement which outlines the remote work expectations for all unit members (Teachers, ESPs, and Clerks) for the duration of this shut down. We believe that these terms reflect the guiding […]
HEA – 4/1/2020
Good Afternoon, Hoping that this email finds you all doing well. As you are aware, the HEA will be holding elections this April. The HEA Executive Board positions that are up for election are 1st Vice President Treasurer Clerical Representative Nomination period closes this Thursday April 2nd at 5pm. You may nominate someone or self […]
MTA tele-town hall on higher public education 3/31/2020
Dear Members, Join us for an MTA tele-town hall on public higher education on Thursday, April 2 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.. Higher education members have been on the front lines of the fight to flatten the curve of COVID-19, while continuing to build union strength to win good contracts. Join us for a higher ed tele-town […]
MTA – 3/31/2020
Greetings, Last week, Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley issued guidance to assist districts in developing appropriate remote learning plans for use during the extended school closure period. The MTA and the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts worked closely with the department to ensure that DESE’s guidelines would reflect the principles and priorities of our members. Today […]