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.
Boston teachers, aides brace for coming layoffs
From the Boston Globe: Boston Public Schools has notified hundreds of teachers and classroom aides [...]
Better Budget Blame: Boston Teachers Union Letter to the Editor in Washington Post.
The June 4 editorial “Unions held Massachusetts schools hostage. Now the bill has come due.,” [...]
‘Blindsided’ Boston City Council pushes off $4.9B budget vote after chaotic meeting
The Boston City Council’s division over Mayor Michelle Wu’s $4.9 billion budget proposal for next fiscal [...]
City Council delays vote on Wu’s $4.9 billion budget proposal, approves using $70 million of reserves to plug budget gaps
The Boston City Council voted 10 to 3 Wednesday to postpone a planned vote on Mayor [...]
For years, teachers unions fought for better pay and benefits. Now districts, including Boston, are planning layoffs.
Please see the Boston Teachers Union's full statement in response to a Boston Globe reporter's [...]
Axios Exclusive: Boston teachers back Lynch challenger in Dem primary fight
The Boston Teachers Union will endorse Patrick Roath in his Democratic primary challenge against 25-year incumbent Rep. [...]
Boston community groups protest Mayor Wu’s $4.9 billion budget proposal over cut grants
At least 200 people, representing around 30 community groups, marched around Boston City Hall Tuesday [...]