In a powerful display of unity, Merrick Academy charter school staff are fighting for a #faircontract that ensures better working conditions and support they need to provide an exceptional education to their students. #Queens #NYC Jessica Ramos UFT AFT #UnionStrong

Looks like AP News may have jumped the gun on their call in the Bob Casey Jr. race. At least 100k votes still to be counted. Two years ago, provisional ballots broke by 76% for Sen Fetterman. This ain't over. #CountEveryVote

After union officials voiced concerns, NYC is vowing to give teachers more flexibility over implementing new reading curriculums. We want to hear your thoughts on the changes. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/1…

Pattern bargaining, in which all city workers get the same percentage increases, has failed paraprofessionals. A 3% increase translates to a much higher dollar amount for higher-paid DOE employees than it does for us, so we fall farther and farther behind.

Tune in now as discuss Special Education in NYC Public Schools ⤵️

Educators at El Camino Charter High will officially go on strike, Monday, February 10. They are fighting for economic stability for the immediate future and long-term future of educators at ECRA. Read more: sanfernandosun.com/2025/02/06/edu…

This morning, over 130 El Camino Real Charter High School (ECRCHS) educators began their strike. ECR educators have been without a contract since July 2024. In a strong show of support, 93% of ECR educators voted YES to authorize the strike.

El Camino Real Charter High School (ECRHS) are fight for a fair contract! Follow their account for the latest @ecrutla

Going on strike is never easy—it's always a last resort. United Teachers Los Angeles members at El Camino Real Charter HS in Los Angeles started their strike today for a fair contract because the school's board of directors have remained unwilling to make a commitment to educators.

We support United Teachers Los Angeles members who are on strike right now at El Camino Real Charter High School. Charter schools work best when educators have a union & a fair contract! Sending our solidarity from Ohio! spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-ca…

El Camino Real Charter High School Chapter Chair Carlos Monroy shares why educators at the school have decided to go on strike.

Open letter to Mayor Adams from UFT President Mulgrew: "The fact that the Justice Department is holding you hostage on your criminal case does not mean that you are free to ignore your responsibilities to the children and educators of New York City." ca.news.yahoo.com/teachers-union…

Last night the Federation of Nurses/ UFT sent a 10-day strike notification to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn. The contract with NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn ends at midnight on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. 🧵

The American Federation of Teachers is suing the Department of Education for shutting down access to affordable repayment plans for tens of millions of student loan borrowers.

We are holding a rally today calling on the NY City Council to support legislation to provide paraprofessionals with an additional $10,000 annually. Paraprofessionals are the backbone of our schools. It's gonna be so great. #ParaRespect2025

A few more pics of our contingent marching in NYC today. It was a great day to mobilize. #HandsOff2025

Looks like we're barrelling down the path towards *funding public schools means states have to fund religious schools* followed by *publicly-funded religious schools have to be able to discriminate or it's a violation of their religious freedom*

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a major budget bill that puts in jeopardy federal funding streams that our schools and communities rely on.

The NLRB ruled that KIPP Academy NYC has repeatedly violated the law by bargaining in bad faith and more. Shameful. KIPP needs to change course NOW—respect the law, their educators, and the school community that’s harmed by their illegal activity. news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-re…