As we have heard over and over again, the F.M. Leahy school is not fit for learning, and not fit for teaching. With rain and snow coming in failing roofs, dripping on desks, it is falling apart and crowded beyond reason. On 2/15 we will pack the city hall chambers. This is a big ask, one that is vital to ensuring that the basic needs of our students and teachers are met. Thank you for your support.
WHO: YOU and your fellow LPS educators who care about our kids
WHAT: The Lawrence Teachers Union is going to PACK THE ROOM and TAKE THE MIC during the “Public Comment” portion of the City Council meeting on behalf of our Leahy union sisters and brothers.
WHERE: Lawrence City Council Chambers, 200 Common Street.
WHEN: Tue., February 15 at 7 p.m. Arrive early, please!
Ongoing this week:
All members
REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR ALL UPDATES AND SURVEYS.
An important request was dated February 3, please follow up on that.
Become a part of our Contract Action Team. Read the email sent 2/10/2022, “IT’S TIME!! WE NEED YOU NOW”.
Be sure to read the LTU Bulletin monthly for more information, opportunities, updates, and union news. Click here for February’s news!
Pledge your support for the Fair Share Amendment
The Fair Share Amendment, also known as the Millionaires Tax, which guarantees fair distribution of funds to schools in all communities. Raise Up MA is collecting thousands of commitment cards from residents across Massachusetts. AFT-MA has pledged to collect 5,000 cards and we need your help. Please sign a pledge card now!
https://www.raiseupma.org/fair-share-amendment-2022/
Monday, 2/14
Negotiation team planning 5 p.m.
Tuesday, 2/15
Student Debt Clinic for AFT MA members February 15, 2022, 4:30PM on Zoom
AFT has counseled thousands of members at our student debt clinics, provided a free benefit to union members that will save them an estimated $500 million, taken student loan giants like Navient to court, and sued the Trump administration to protect borrowers. Register today:
http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP
Tuesday, 2/15
Leahy School Listening session
City Council Meeting at 7pm
Wednesday, 2/16
Contract Action Team meeting 5 p.m.
Thursday, 2/17
All day
All members
Wear RED for ED! A sea of red shirts will show our united support for each other and our goals. This never goes unnoticed! See your building representative if you have not received an LTU red shirt. This simple action speaks volumes for our ability to come together as one. Please share your pictures at trishltu1019@yahoo.com to post on LTU1019 social media pages, and the LTU monthly Bulletin. Feel free to add them to your own social pages too. Please use the hashtag #LTU1019STRONG
We need you now more than ever to stand in solidarity! Together we are stronger!
Friday 2/18
Negotiation team planning 5 p.m.