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 teachers, parents rally for increased school funding as potential budget cuts threaten jobs
'The Boston Teachers Union says hundreds of positions are on the chopping block in Boston [...]
Wu hires union lawyer to reframe labor-management negotiations
When Wu came into office eight months ago, contracts with more than two dozen municipal [...]
Boston Public Schools working to fill 1,000+ openings before start of the school year
BOSTON — With just one month until the first day of school, it’s crunch time [...]
Boston Public Schools working to fill 1,000+ openings before start of the school year
Boston Teachers Union president Jessica Tang says hundreds of thousands of teachers have left the job [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu proposes hefty pay raises for top city officials
In its new three-year contract, inked last month, the Boston Teachers Union secured wage increases of 9.5 [...]
Boston students face new hurdle getting to school: Orange Line shutdown
Remote learning also doesn’t have the support of the Boston Teachers Union. “I don’t think [...]
30-day Orange Line shutdown to impact start of school year
Eric Berg [sic], the executive vice-president of the Boston Teachers Union, said they are working alongside [...]