Political Issues

If you received your MTA Ballot, you are probably wondering who should get your vote. I can confidently say that you should vote for Max Page for NEA Director. Max is running for NEA Director to amplify the voices of … Continue reading →

www.massteacher.org MTA members to legislators: Please help make sure UMass contracts are honored Attention MTA members! Please contact your legislators right away to help make sure that contract promises made to thousands of MTA members working across the University of … Continue reading →

From Massteacher.org   Right now, the Senate is working on a reauthorization bill for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the cornerstone education law in America. We believe the new ESEA … Continue reading →

The following statement was issued to the press yesterday and is posted on the MTA website. Statement by MTA President Barbara Madeloni on Governor Charlie Baker’s Proposed Budget for 2015-2016 Governor Baker’s proposed budget is troubling for its lack of … Continue reading →

Don’t forget to get out and vote on November 4th. Check out the MTA website for important information about the issues that will be on the ballot this November. http://www.massteacher.org/issues_and_action/election.aspx Also, don’t forget to vote Yes on Question 4.  Here … Continue reading →

Hello, My name is Kourtney Senquiz and I am proud to serve as your Local Political Action Leader. It is my hope to keep members well informed about important political and educational current events. Since accepting the Race To The … Continue reading →

Massachusetts Candidates Primary September 9, 2014 General Election November 4, 2014   Governor Democrats Don Berwick– Ex-US Medicare Administrator, Physician Link for Education Plan http://www.berwickforgovernor.com/blog/education-infographic Martha Coakley– Attorney General, Middlesex County District Attorney Link for Education Plan http://www.marthacoakley.com/issues/education Steve Grossman– … Continue reading →

Dear fellow members, To help prepare for my new role as your new Corresponding Secretary, I attended a five-day workshop called Emerging Leaders at the MTA Summer Conference in Williamstown.  I spent 15 hours learning how to: identify objectives and … Continue reading →