Rise up for your right to negotiate, organize and fight for a better life through collective power. On Monday, Feb. 26, educators, firefighters, nurses, social workers and other public employees across the state will be standing up for strong unions with the freedom to negotiate for fair compensation, good working conditions and excellent public services THE CHALLENGE: The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Janus vs. AFSCME on Feb. 26. Backed by the same corporate CEO’s and billionaires who want to privatize public education, this case is intended is to weaken the power of employees to organize for better jobs for ourselves, better lives for the people we serve and better communities for all. THE RESPONSE: They may strike a blow against unions in court, but we are striking back at our schools and campuses by building our collective power. Whether it’s defeating Question 2, stopping the GIC, or [ Read More ]

All, we are asking for your help! On a weekly basis, we are sending emails to both teachers and IA’s to give you the latest information. If you are not getting our emails you must call us to give us the correct information. Please call Teresa at 508-791-3296 or email her at teresa@eawunion.org with your correct email address. Thank you. Our next C.A.T. meeting is Wednesday, October 18th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the EAW. Please come to find out what is going on with your contract. Our next rally is October 19th at City Hall at 6:00 PM.  We need everyone to show up for this, IA’s and Teachers included. We need to be heard Loud and Clear! [ Read More ]

The family and friends of Dr. Deirdre J. Loughlin are hosting a 5K Race & Walk with a social-fundraiser following on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Worcester Fitness in Worcester, Massachusetts. Proceeds will benefit the Dr. Deirdre J. Loughlin Education Fund. In support of this endeavor and as a tribute to Dr. Loughlin, Mayor Joseph M. Petty has declared October 15, 2017, as Dr. Deirdre J. Loughlin Day in the City of Worcester.  Details [ Read More ]