Dear Colleagues Residents of Newton are rightfully proud of their public schools. In fact, a common form of praise is to say "people move here for the excellent schools." But when you hear said that parents of special education students move to Newton for the schools, this is quite often meant as criticism. This is troubling. Parents and guardians of children without disabilities move to Newton for the schools because they want the excellent educational opportunities that

Read Marc Laredo's update on ICE actions outside City Hall. Dear Colleagues, I am sure that you are being inundated with things to read and do during these opening weeks. I apologize for contributing to the deluge. More below, but here, a quick cut to the chase on eight time-sensitive actions you can take right now to support your union! Answer the question of the week right below. Everyone, please! Complete the bargaining survey. Everyone, please! Sign up to be a silent obs

Late notice, but if you are free, join other MTA members at the Labor Day Parade tomorrow! Click the image to RSVP. Question of the Week (new) This week's question: Do you agree with the following statement: I believe that if we come together and do all we can to support our negotiations team, we can win a fair contract before the current contract expires? 1. Strongly agree 2. Agree 3. No opinion or neutral 4. Disagree 5. Strongly disagree Negotiations Update (updated) This