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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 (11.19.20) Bad Math, District Blaming Unions, Solidarity

by Matt Lavonas | Nov 19, 2020 | Adam's Updates

Colleagues, The Rochester City School District is really bad with math. First, they announced a budget deficit of $199M. More recently, they are poised to “right-size” the District because they claim, we could get by with half the teachers we now have. Neither of...

Adam’s Update (11.2.20) RTA Resolution To Keep Our Students Safe

by Matt Lavonas | Nov 2, 2020 | Adam's Updates

Colleagues, The attached resolution was adopted by the RTA Representative Assembly at a Special Meeting earlier this evening. The intent of our resolution is to keep a premium on protecting everyone’s health while also ensuring access to excellent education for all...