Tag: solidarity

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 Resolution in Support of the CTU

Passed unanimously by the Port Jefferson Station Teachers Association’s executive board…   WHEREAS the Chicago Teachers Union has been negotiating since 2014 for a just contract, and WHEREAS Chicago students and teachers have faced attacks on public education that mirror those in New York State and around the country, and WHEREAS Mayor Rahm Emanuel has …

PJSTA In Solidarity With Striking Verizon Workers

Today the PJSTA dropped off two cases of water on ice for striking Verizon workers picketing along Middle Country Road in front of the Verizon Wireless store at Smith Haven Mall. The workers, members of the Communications Workers of America union, are on the 45th day of their strike.

Favorite Tweets From the CTU Rally

Today the Chicago Teachers Union rallied for a fair contract and for the schools Chicago deserves.  Here are some of my favorite tweets from the rally…   Scene in front of City Hall #brokeonpurpose #faircontractnow pic.twitter.com/thvpBex9L6 — Aaron Cynic (@aaroncynic) February 5, 2016   Thousands of Chicago teachers, students & parents took the streets tonight …

PJSTA Passes Reso in Support of SEA; Launches Solidarity Campaign

At today’s Representative Council meeting the PJSTA’s governing body passed a resolution in support of the Seattle Education Association who are currently on strike in Seattle as they fight for the schools Seattle’s students deserve.  Additionally the PJSTA pledged to launch a solidarity campaign in our schools and asked NYSUT to similarly support the SEA …