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Advocating for public higher education
The MTA’s higher education members continue to lead the fight for sufficient state funding for public colleges and universities — and the effort to stave
Key victories achieved — but still a lot to do
After five successful years of our effort to democratize contract negotiations through open bargaining, we were far more prepared to run our statewide campaign to resume educating our students #OnlyWhenItsSafe.
From the Great Depression through the 1960s, MTA helped win better pay and teaching conditions
This November, the MTA celebrates the 175th anniversary of the association’s founding. The Spring and Summer editions of MTA Today featured the history of
Educating amid a pandemic
No matter how you cut it, 2020 has been an annus horribilis, with the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, the rise of white supremacist groups, rampant voter suppression and fires out West driven by climate change.
MTA charity is innovating to help students
The Massachusetts Child is expanding its COVID-19 relief efforts for students, thanks to a $100,000 donation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
Stories show need for ESP Bill of Rights
MTA Education Support Professionals are currently sharing their personal and professional stories — in face-to-face conversations, in print and via social
Despite the pandemic, retiree activism thrives
In a normal campaign year, MTA retirees play an active role in the political activities leading up to fall elections. Retired educators can be counted on to make phone calls, knock on doors and drop off literature about candidates and ballot initiatives.
Fall programs and events go virtual — and flourish
Avirtual program now underway for aspiring educators is just one example of how MTA members have successfully pivoted to online platforms to learn and grow as professionals.
‘Overcoming 400 Years of Struggle — and Still We Rise’
"Overcoming 400 Years of Struggle — and Still We Rise" is the theme of the 2020 MTA Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee Conference.
The 41st annual conference — the first ever to be held virtually — will take place on Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5.
Nomination papers available
MTA members who intend to seek election to MTA office at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Delegates or to run for NEA Director or Alternate NEA Director may now request nomination papers.
2021 Nominations
Delegates to the NEA RA • Regional Ethnic Minority Delegates to the MTA Annual Meeting • Statewide Retired District Delegates to the MTA Annual Meeting
Delegates to be elected for NEA RA
Statewide, regional and retired delegates from Massachusetts to the 2021 NEA Representative Assembly will be elected by the membership during February,
Regional ethnic minority delegates to be chosen
Regional ethnic minority delegates to the 2021 MTA Annual Meeting will be elected by members in each region in March and April in conjunction with NEA delegate/Director elections.
Resolutions Committee now accepting proposals
Proposed revisions to MTA Resolutions are now being accepted. Resolutions are the organization’s statements of principle on issues relating to members,
Bylaws and Rules Committee accepting proposals
The MTA Bylaws and Rules Committee will soon begin reviewing proposed amendments. A proposal to amend the Bylaws addresses the governance of the association or the primary characteristics and functions of the MTA.
Nominations sought for Candidate Recommendation Committee
Nominations are now open for the election of members to the MTA Candidate Recommendation Committee. The committee is responsible for making recommendations to MTA members to support candidates for state and federal office.
Statewide Retired District delegates to be elected
MTA Statewide Retired District delegates to the 2021 MTA Annual Meeting will be elected in conjunction with the NEA RA retired delegate elections. The
2021 HCR Award Nominations
The MTA Human Relations Committee is soliciting nominations for the 2021 MTA Human and Civil Rights Awards, which honor individuals and groups for showing extraordinary dedication to civil rights and human relations.
Regional Retirement Consultations Available
The MTA provides individual retirement consultations to assist members. Proof of membership must be submitted when requesting retirement services.
Retired committee has four seats open
Four members of the Retired Members Committee will be elected by Statewide Retired District delegates to the 2021 MTA Annual Meeting in May. Go to
Helping members achieve student loan freedom
MTA Benefits is on a mission to help members achieve greater personal financial security and economic savings through member benefits programs. To that end, MTAB has partnered with NEA Member Benefits to expand its student loan debt solution services.
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T-Mobile Perks provides huge savings
The T-Mobile/Sprint merger is finally complete — and T-Mobile is better than ever! If you switch to T-Mobile, you’ll get unlimited talk, text and data, Netflix (with 2+ lines) and free stuff every Tuesday with T-Mobile Tuesdays.
Coalition pushes for progressive revenues
Educators are playing a key role in the Raise Up Massachusetts coalition’s effort to address the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic in a way that protects families, students and communities.
Make Your Vote Count For Public Education!
THE MTA RECOMMENDS THESE CANDIDATES IN THE 2020 ELECTION U.S. HOUSE – 1ST DISTRICT U.S. HOUSE – 4TH DISTRICT U.S. HOUSE – 7TH DISTRICT U.S. HOUSE –
THE MTA Advantage
VOLUME 33 / NUMBER 1 / FALL 2020 The MTA Advantage is a publication of MTA Benefits, a subsidiary of the Massachusetts Teachers Association Thinking
Create a repayment strategy to achieve loan forgiveness before you borrow
MTA members who have attended webinars conducted by Cambridge Credit Counseling know that the firm promotes the Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Teacher Loan Forgiveness programs as a way of alleviating the financial stress that comes with student loan borrowing.
Tip Sheet
All discounts listed in the Tip Sheet can be found at mtabenefits.com. Holiday shopping, like most things, might look a little different this year — from tighter budgets to increased online shopping.
COVID-19 and your home mortgage: Six key do's and don'ts
Refinancing for Historically Low Rates - If you remain fully employed, refinancing your current mortgage to lower your monthly mortgage payment might go a long way toward easing your financial burden.
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