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 educators seek increased pay and supports in contract negotiations
Excerpt from June 13th article: "The Boston Teachers Union rallied June 5 outside the Bruce [...]
Up to half of Boston Public School buildings could close, according to new district plan
Jessica Tang, president of the Boston Teachers Union, said the district needs to justify any [...]
Unique holiday traditions can create community across religions and cultures
"In a year full of turmoil, holiday traditions, both religious and secular, can bring peace, [...]
Is Affordable Housing a New Worker’s Right?
The BTU was featured in an article covering how trades unions are advocating for affordable [...]
Meet Tanisha Milton, one of Boston Public Schools’ ‘Educators of the Year’
On this week’s edition of the Joy Beat, All Things Considered is celebrating the oft-unsung heroes of [...]
BPS teachers: Our photo was used in touting of bill we oppose
This Letter to the Editor was submitted to and featured in the Boston Globe. On [...]
City Officials Encourage Boston Students To Read With Free Book Fair
With Boston students back in school, city officials made sure they had plenty of books [...]