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Adam’s Update (11.25.24) Negotiations, School Safety and Security, Containing Health Insurance Cost Increases, Reduced Class Size Limits

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 will soon receive a survey to identify priorities. RTA will also conduct open forums and focus groups to elicit our members’ opinions,...

Adam’s Update (3.15.21) Safety in Schools, Avoiding Layoffs, Simultaneous Teaching Alternatives, Insisting on an End to Bad Faith Bargaining

by Matt Lavonas | Mar 15, 2021 | Adam's Updates

Colleagues, It’s been a full year of unprecedented difficulties. Yet, you have gone way beyond the call of duty and proved your professionalism and dedication to your students . And while there’s finally some reason for optimism, it’s certainly not over yet. Several...

Adam’s Updates (3.5.21) Vaccination Openings for RTA Members with Release Time

by Matt Lavonas | Mar 5, 2021 | Adam's Updates

Colleagues, As I’ve indicated in Wednesday’s Update, with the help of our state-level union, the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), approximately 1100 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are being made available solely to members of the Rochester Teachers Association (RTA)...