Professionalism, Experience, Commitment, Teamwork Local 66, AFT Massachusetts, AFL-CIO
Boston Teachers Union Local 66 proudly represents more than 10,000 teachers, paraprofessionals & retirees.
BTU President Jessica Tang spoke to NBC News Boston tonight about the new report about “underperforming” schools: Every year, Massachusetts identifies the bottom 4 percent of schools by way of standardized testing. Officials with Boston Public Schools decided to do their own study to get results. “This was an opportunity, so instead of being reactive…Read Moreabout BTU President Addresses News about 26 Boston Schools with Low Test Scores
Thank you to all of our members who made it out to our first meeting of the school year and packed the house for our ratification vote last week! All of our bargaining units overwhelmingly voted to ratify their respective contracts. Our newest unit, the ABAs, voted unanimously and received a standing ovation upon approval…Read Moreabout BTU Members Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract, Misleading Article on “Underperforming” Schools
This Saturday! BTU Back to School Fair Please plan to join us from 1-4 PM this Saturday, September 23 at the BTU for our Back to School Fair! We have flyers available in six languages for posting at your school this week. We are still looking for volunteers on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3-7…Read Moreabout Back to School Fair this Saturday! Plus good news in schools & much more