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 to hold walk-ins to highlight contract negotiations
Walk-ins are scheduled at several schools in Boston Thursday morning, calling attention to what the [...]
Boston Teachers Union begins negotiations on new contract
"While Boston Teachers Union president Jessica Tang said union leaders are going into the negotiations [...]
Educators weigh in on a new vision for Boston Public Schools
"Boston city officials want to either close, merge or move some of Boston's existing schools. [...]
Boston Public Schools receives $38 million grant to expand health care career training
President Jessica Tang joined Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper in announcing a new [...]
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 [...]