Thanks go out to all the officers, building reps and rank-and-file members who put in so much time this summer and September to organize, negotiate, answer endless questions and track down answers when research was needed. And congratulations to a …
Statement for Release: Opening School Safely
During these challenging times, the APEA is continuing to work for our students, our families, our staff, and our community. For full statement, scroll down, click on right. …
Building Nominations Now Open
Building Rep nominations are now open and close on 9/18. Check your personal email for a message from Tom Fricke with more details and the nomination form.
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Negotiations Update, Communicating with HR this week, and Know Your Rights
(Please scroll down and click on post title on right for full entry.)
Click here for the APEA/ARPS agreement of 8/21/20.
Please note that if you wish to have accommodations made for you for in-person vs remote teaching, communicate this …
The APEA Proposed Phased Model
You’ve seen the district phased models for school reopening. Here’s the APEA’s:
https://apea.massteacher.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/83/2020/08/APEA-Phased-Model.pdf…
Elections & Negotiation Updates, Actions, Meetings!
Check “Who We Are” for elections updates, “Contracts/Negotiations” for who to contact on your negotiations team, “Actions/Anti-Racism resources” for in-person activities this week, and APEA/School Cmt Meetings for links.…
APEA members meet families virtually
Over 75 parents and guardians of students in ARPS met with about 10 union reps and educators yesterday on a virtual Family Forum. Ideas and concerns were exchanged. We are excited about beginning a dialogue directly with our students’ families!…
A Win from the MTA!
A message from Merri Najimy, MTA President (Scroll down and click on right for more)
Greetings,
You achieved a huge victory! Today the state’s educator unions reached an agreement with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reducing the student school …
Descriptions of Open APEA positions (scroll down on right for more)
These positions are open for nominations until August 2nd, 2020.
President
The APEA is calling for nominations to complete the 2019-2021 President’s term. In collaboration with the Executive Board [Vice-President, Treasurer, Unit chairs and EMAC chair], the APEA President …
We need your help!
The APEA is all members. Please consider giving some time to one (or more) of the following committees. Contact Danielle Seltzer to get involved. Also see your personal email for more info.
- Finance/Budget
- Ethnic Minority Affairs (scroll down/click for more)