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 Union holds rallies amid contract negotiations
The Boston Teachers Union held walk-ins at over a dozen schools in the city as [...]
Debate emerging on Beacon Hill over bill that would limit job security for veteran teachers to preserve educator diversity
A legislative effort to increase the diversity of the state’s teaching corps could weaken job [...]
Developer of former Globe complex details plans for new biotech building
The headquarters of the Boston Teachers Union will be replaced by a new two-story building, with a [...]
Ironworkers Local 7’s Next Committee donates school supplies to teachers, students and families
“The members of the Ironworkers Next Committee have stepped up once again for our students, [...]
Kids Do Better in Schools With Teachers Unions
The Boston Teachers Union’s contract includes $100,000 each year to support students experiencing homelessness. Many of our [...]
Special Olympics grant brings the ‘magic of inclusive sports’ to BPS schools
The partnership, a BPS release noted, is also an answer to a agreement on an [...]
Local Ironworkers union teams up with local pols to donate $10G in school supplies
“These supplies, especially at this point in the school year when many supplies are running [...]