(for full info, scroll down on the right, click on newest post) APEA members: You should have received an important email on July 3. Please contact us if you’re not receiving emails. We’re working hard to update our lists.
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APEA Joins Campaign for Education Justice
(click on blog post title on the right for more) The APEA supports the Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance campaign for justice and equity for every student, worker and family in MA. An additional, important focus, is to address trauma inflicted …
APEA Elections Now Open
The voting period for the Amherst-Pelham Education Association election has officially opened. It only takes a few minutes to cast your ballot. Check your personal email for the electronic ballot. Voting will close at 5:00 PM (ET) on MONDAY, JUNE …
WMass Car Caravan for Education Justice
Western Mass Caravan for Education Justice: MTA Event
PLEASE SHARE THE FACEBOOK EVENT!: https://www.facebook.com/events/277913243332789
Tuesday June 16, 2020
Over the past month, many administrations and municipalities across the state have threatened or implemented pay freezes, budget cuts, and layoffs to
Nominations Open for Exec Board Positions
We would like to remind you that nominations for Executive Board positions will close on Thursday at midnight. APEA members should have already received an email with the nomination form. This month we will be electing the following officers to two-year terms:
…Thank you organizers of the rally Educators for Black Lives, June 6, 2020
Many APEA members turned out for this well-attended rally for Black Lives on the Amherst Common.
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APEA Statement on Police Brutality and working for justice
The APEA is committed to justice, equality and dismantling racism, not just for employees of the district, but for the children we teach and support. We are appalled by the killing of George Floyd, only the latest in a string …
Stay connected during school closure lasting until May 4th
Stay connected with the union for your workplace concerns during this time of unprecedented uncertainty. Go to the menu tab “Leadership and Building Reps” to learn who to contact in your building. We will be holding virtual building meetings soon. …
Schools Closed Until April 7
We know that APEA members have many questions regarding the rapid changes due to COVID-19 and the impacts on student learning and our working conditions. Please feel free to contact your building reps and executive council with questions. See the …
Schools closed until March 30, 2020
But the APEA work continues. The regularly scheduled Rep Council meeting for Monday, 3/16 at 3:45 will take place remotely. We will spend a significant portion of the time discussing the impact of COVID-19 on workplace issues.…