We Are Massachusetts Educators
We are a diverse group of education workers fighting for the public schools and colleges our students and our committees deserve. We are not new to this fight. Founded in 1845, the MTA has been a powerful voice for educators, students and the common good for nearly two centuries. The MTA is more than a union – We are a movement for public education.
COMING TOGETHER for Our Students
Defending LGBTQ+ Rights for Students and Colleagues
Defending LGBTQ+ Rights for Students and Colleagues
For the first time, the MTA organized an LGBTQ+ Summit, held in March at Worcester Technical High School.
Standing Up for LGBTQ+ Students and Educators
Standing Up for LGBTQ+ Students and Educators
Resources to protect our LGBTQIA+ students and educators.
UNITED In Our Support for Public Education
We are 117,000 educators – teachers, faculty, professional staff and Educaion Support Professionals, working at public schools and colleges across the Commonwealth.
Fighting for Racial, Social and Economic Justice
Fighting for Alternatives to High-Stakes Testing
Professional Learning
MTA provides high-quality professional development and union education for members and leaders. Through in-person and online training, tools, and resources, educators gain the skills and knowledge they need to grow professionally and strengthen our union.
Let's Bring Real Change
Let's Get Real
Health insurance costs for public employees were at risk of rising significantly, with increased deductibles and copays potentially impacting hundreds of thousands of members.
Let's Bring Real Change
MTA members led a successful fight to stop health insurance deductibles and copays from drastically rising for hundreds of thousands of public employees and will continue organizing to restore full insurance coverage for GLP-1 drugs.
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Collective Action in Our History
From 1969 to today, MTA locals have led 58 strikes that shaped public education in Massachusetts. Though strikes are illegal for public employees and rarely occur, there have been moments when members reached a breaking point and chose collective action despite the threat of fines, jail, and political opposition. Learn how these actions changed our history.
A Diverse Union of Education Workers
The MTA represents 117,000 members in 400 local associations throughout Massachusetts. We are teachers, faculty, professional staff and Education Support Professionals working at public schools, colleges and universities across Massachusetts.