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.
Boston community groups protest Mayor Wu’s $4.9 billion budget proposal over cut grants
At least 200 people, representing around 30 community groups, marched around Boston City Hall Tuesday [...]
Ironworkers Local 7’s Next Committee donates school supplies to teachers, students and families
“The members of the Ironworkers Next Committee have stepped up once again for our students, [...]
Kids Do Better in Schools With Teachers Unions
The Boston Teachers Union’s contract includes $100,000 each year to support students experiencing homelessness. Many of our [...]
Special Olympics grant brings the ‘magic of inclusive sports’ to BPS schools
The partnership, a BPS release noted, is also an answer to a agreement on an [...]
Local Ironworkers union teams up with local pols to donate $10G in school supplies
“These supplies, especially at this point in the school year when many supplies are running [...]
Ironworkers Local 7 donates school supplies to Boston Public Schools teachers and families
Jessica Tang, president of the Boston Teachers Union, said she is grateful for the support of [...]
She helped kids and teachers solve problems. Can she do the same for Boston Public Schools?
She was on a whirlwind tour of an elementary school, running late on a day [...]