BTU leaders and members are vocal advocates in the media for issues we believe in. Read the stories, statements and releases below to see what our community is up to.
City Council delays vote on Wu’s $4.9 billion budget proposal, approves using $70 million of reserves to plug budget gaps
The Boston City Council voted 10 to 3 Wednesday to postpone a planned vote on Mayor [...]
Boston Public Schools receives $38 million grant to expand health care career training
President Jessica Tang joined Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper in announcing a new [...]
Up to half of Boston Public School buildings could close, according to new district plan
Jessica Tang, president of the Boston Teachers Union, said the district needs to justify any [...]
Unique holiday traditions can create community across religions and cultures
"In a year full of turmoil, holiday traditions, both religious and secular, can bring peace, [...]
Is Affordable Housing a New Worker’s Right?
The BTU was featured in an article covering how trades unions are advocating for affordable [...]
Meet Tanisha Milton, one of Boston Public Schools’ ‘Educators of the Year’
On this week’s edition of the Joy Beat, All Things Considered is celebrating the oft-unsung heroes of [...]
BPS teachers: Our photo was used in touting of bill we oppose
This Letter to the Editor was submitted to and featured in the Boston Globe. On [...]