Solidarity Info Page
On this page you will find the most up to date information as we negotiate a successor contract. When there is updated information we will contact members directly and post here.
Adam’s Update (10.8.25) Lawsuit on RCSD Payroll Issues
Colleagues, At the request of RTA, and on behalf of all our adversely affected members, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) attorneys are finalizing a lawsuit in Monroe County Supreme Court against the Rochester City School District. We are seeking an immediate...
Adam’s Update (12.16.22) Tentative Agreement for Successor Contract Details, Ratification Vote
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that we have reached a Tentative Agreement for a successor contract. The actual language affected by these negotiations, as well as the newly-negotiated salary schedules, can be found in the signed document attached below....
Adam’s Update (12.21.22) Ratification Vote Postponed Due To Water Main Break
Colleagues, As you probably already know, all RCSD schools will be closed on Thursday (December 22) because of a major water main break. For that reason, obviously, there will be no contract ratification tomorrow as originally scheduled. Contract ratification at all...
Adam’s Update (10.10.22) Negotiations, Evaluation Options, RTA Action Committee, Breast Cancer Walk, RTA’s MLK Awards, First Book
Colleagues, Hope you had a restful weekend. Here’s a brief update on negotiations and a few timely reminders: - Negotiations. Bargaining for a successor contract is still in the mediation stage and is assisted by the NYS Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). And...
Adam’s Update (8.2.22) Negotiations at an Impasse
Colleagues, This brief interruption of your summer recess is to update you about our ongoing efforts to secure a fair successor contract for teachers and substitute teachers in our District. After a lengthy period of unproductive bargaining, we declared an impasse in...