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 (4.22.25) Negotiations, Transfer & Placement Days, RTA Elections, Workshops, Insurance Deductible MOA, PD Opportunities
Colleagues, Welcome back from the Spring recess. Below is a brief update on some current and upcoming issues: - Negotiations. Our current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires this June 30 and we have already started negotiations for a successor contract with...
Adam’s Update (2.7.21) Phase 2, Simultaneous Teaching, Covid Testing, Vaccination, Assessment of Readiness
Colleagues, Defying the collective wisdom of the overwhelming majority of parents and teachers, the Rochester City School District decided to push ahead with reopening schools before they are ready - thus disrupting the education of our students and playing Russian...
Adam’s Update (2.3.21) Thank You Teachers, About Last Night, Ready or Not
Colleagues, First and foremost, I want to thank the many teachers who signed up to address the Board of Education and spoke so eloquently to advocate for a safe and prepared reopening of our schools. Your professionalism and dedication make all of us proud. For now, I...
Adam’s Update (1.29.21) Resolution of No Confidence, Share Your Story
Colleagues, The RTA Representative Assembly, at a special meeting yesterday, voted overwhelmingly (88%) to adopt the following resolution of no confidence in the District’s current reopening plan: WHEREAS, teachers recognize that in-person instruction best serves our...
Adam’s Update (1.21.21) District’s Response to RTA Survey, Paid Time To Get Vaccinated Denied By Superintendent, Unanswered Questions Remain Unanswered
Colleagues, Here’s a brief follow-up to the Update from just two days ago: - District’s Initial Response to RTA's Survey. As you already know, two-thirds of teachers in Phase 1 of the District’s reopening indicated in our survey that they and their students are not...