Congratulations New Tenure Recipients!’

On Monday evening, April 1, 2019, the Comsewogue Board of Education voted to approve tenure to these wonderful PJSTA members. Congratulations to Rebecca Bellezza, Lauren Caselli, Samantha Dollard, Teresa Drucker, Brittany Glass, Dean Konstandakopoulos, Tom Malinowski, AnnMarie Melloni, Kylynn Sanchez, & Deniz Yildirim!  

PJSTA Resolution in Support of UTLA Strike

Passed today by the PJSTA Executive Board… Whereas United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) is currently waging pro-active contract campaign fighting not just for improved salary and benefits, but also for improved working and learning conditions, such as lower class sizes; more counselors, nurses, librarians, and other support personnel; less time on standardized testing; support for …

Solidarity with Arizona Educators!

The PJSTA stands in solidarity with the striking #RedForEd educators in Arizona who are fighting not only for a living wage but also for better learning conditions for students and a sustainable way to fund Arizona’s schools so that students can have the schools they deserve. Click here to contribute money to send pizza to …

PJSTA Hosts Organizing Conference

Today the PJSTA hosted the Organizing for Power in a Post-Janus World conference at Terryville Elementary School. Dozens of local unionists and activists attended as we discussed, analyzed, and strategized organizing strategies.  Check out the inspiring messages from the conference’s guest speakers, MTA President Barbara Madeloni and REA President Angelina Cruz.

PJSTA Resolution In Support of Striking West Virginia Teachers

The resolution below was passed by the PJSTA’s executive board today. All members are encouraged to click here and contribute to the strike fund. Whereas the teachers and school service employees in West Virginia have been suffering under changes to their health insurance resulting in drastic increases to the premiums paid; and Whereas West Virginia’s …