BTU leaders and members are vocal advocates in the media for issues we believe in. Read the stories, statements and releases below to see what our community is up to.
Teachers in Boston, Lynn schools hold walk-in rallies to call for federal funds
"We're seeking an end to the districts practice of insisting that general education classroom teachers, [...]
Letter to the Editor: Parents, students, teachers should be at center of BPS school plans
On June 17th two BTU members submitted a letter to the editor in response to [...]
As Boston pursues ‘hub’ model, city battles memories of segregated neighborhood schools
Read the full article here: https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/06/21/boston-hub-schools-bps-busing-nonprofit-partnerships 'The Mario Umana Academy, a K-8 school in [...]
Boston Public Schools, teachers union give negotiation updates as contract expiration looms
Excerpt from June 8th article: "With the Boston Teachers Union contract set to expire at [...]
Boston educators seek increased pay and supports in contract negotiations
Excerpt from June 13th article: "The Boston Teachers Union rallied June 5 outside the Bruce [...]
Outgoing BTU president embraces new challenge as leader of statewide union
BTU and AFT-MA President Jessica Tang spoke to WBUR Radio Boston's Tiziana Dearing on May [...]
Codman Academy Charter staff organizing to join up with BTU
An excerpt from an article in the Dorchester Reporter published May 22nd, 2024: '"Educators [...]