This Labor Day, we are counting the ways the union makes a difference—especially as we consider what it’s like to be without one. When Polly Gerber Zimmermann, a registered nurse who taught nursing at a unionized campus, started a new job…
Back to school, back to the union—despite Janus
As the school year begins and teachers prepare their classrooms, the right wing is on the attack, contacting educators and other public sector workers by email, urging them to drop union membership. Anti-union forces are also filing lawsuits to reclaim…
Pawtucket School Committee, 08-26-18
PAWTUCKET SCHOOL COMMITTEE WORK SESSION Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM School Administration Building 286 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Agenda I. Meeting will come to order a. Roll call b. Pledge of Allegiance II. Public Participation Comments from…
Teachers receive discount on school supplies at Target
Thousands of teachers spend as much as $500 annually out of their own pockets to provide school supplies for their students. And now, teachers who shop at Target before July 21 will receive a special discount. The need for this…
Every child deserves access to a community school
The opening of LeBron James’ new public school in Akron, Ohio, was covered widely in the media this week. The Nation writes, “It is vital that we don’t fall in love with the idea that the wealthy philanthropist, no matter…
Pawt. School Committee Meeting, 7-26-18
PAWTUCKET SCHOOL COMMITTEE WORK SESSION Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 6:30 PM School Administration Building 286 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 I. Agenda Meeting will come to order Roll call Pledge of Allegiance II. Public Participation Comments from…