by Matt Lavonas | Jan 12, 2025 | News
We’ve all watched in horror as fires have ripped through Los Angeles. Homes, schools, businesses and entire communities have been burned to the ground. We just had a call with local AFT leaders in the area to see how we can help. The pain and fear were palpable. As...
by Matt Lavonas | Jan 6, 2025 | Adam's Updates
Colleagues, Welcome back and best wishes for the new year. Our current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on June 30th and we are already preparing for negotiating a successor contract. Our focus this month is to elicit input from our members. We want to be...
by Matt Lavonas | Dec 18, 2024 | News
RTA has agreed to help administer the District’s issuance of reimbursement for the automobile insurance deductible to any RTA bargaining unit member whose vehicle suffered physical damage that occurred while that member reported for duty. The agreed-upon...
by Matt Lavonas | Dec 4, 2024 | News
In accordance with Section 24 (Vacancies and Transfers) of the collective bargaining agreement between the Rochester City School District and the Rochester Teachers Association, certified probationary and tenured staff may apply for a transfer to a new...
by Matt Lavonas | Nov 25, 2024 | Adam's Updates
Colleagues, As we approach the Thanksgiving break, here’s a brief update: – Preparation For Negotiations. Our current contract expires on June 30, 2025, and we are already beginning preparations to negotiate a successor collective bargaining agreement. You...