Colleagues, I hope that your summer recess is off to a good start. We, at the RTA, will be addressing several important matters and will occasionally email you to keep you informed. - Sticking with our union. Many of you have received an email from an anti-union and anti-public education operator urging you to help them undermine your union. What is troubling to us is that these emails are through your RCSD email addresses. I have already notified the District and they are investigating whether someone at the District has shared your RCSD email address. If so, that is definitely inappropriate and perhaps illegal. Expect more such attacks on us. But I remain confident that Rochester teachers value their union and will not be fooled by those who are determined to destroy our solidarity and collective strength. - Paid Family Leave. We are continuing our efforts to secure this important benefit for our members. In a couple weeks, we will resume negotiations with the District so that this...

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