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Racial, Economic & Social Justice

Our union is committed to the fight for a more just and inclusive education system for all students. Explore our professional development sessions designed to sharpen your advocacy and advance equity across Massachusetts.
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LGBTQ+ Summit

Hosted by the LGBTQ+ Committee, the inaugural theme wasWe Rise! Voices of Resistance and Intersectionality and included keynote speakers, engaging workshops, access to community resources, and  an opportunity to connect with others to celebrate resilience, explore intersectionality, and support students, educators, and community. 

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Juneteenth

Hosted by the Ethnically Marginalized Affairs Committee, members and their families came together to honor the holiday and reflect on its historical significance. Juneteenth marks the day – June 19, 1865 – when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, two months after the Confederate surrender, and informed enslaved Black people that they were free.

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Climate Change Virtual Forums

These hour-long Zoom sessions explore the intersection of labor and climate activism, showing how MTA members can work together to address the impacts of global warming. Free and open to all MTA members, participants can join any or all sessions. Workshops provide practical strategies for greening schools, reducing waste, fighting climate change, and building collective power.

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Bargaining Certificate

The program is open to all preK–12 and higher education members and offered at conferences and local trainings throughout the year.

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EMAC Conference

The Ethnically Marginalized Affairs Committee Conference offers participants the opportunity to engage in discussions about white privilege and racism, ethnic and racial identity, and economic and social justice. The conference uses workshops, presentations and entertainment to inspire participants to work on ideas for action and to bring those ideas back to their locals, classrooms and communities.

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Safe Schools for All

Facing unsafe working conditions, workplace violence, or limited mental health support? You’re not alone. Join MTA staff and fellow educators to explore strategies for safer schools, including the Safe Schools for All campaign, bargaining tips, forming a Health & Safety Committee, and practical support for challenges you face today.

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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.