The EAW would like to extend our sympathies to our member Caitlin McCarthy for the loss of her mother Ann. In a career spanning almost three decades, Ann served as a Special Education teacher in Worcester, working at David Hale Fanning Trade School in the 1970s before transferring to Worcester Vocational Technical High School when “Girls Trade” and “Boys Trade” merged. Ann made a lasting impact on her students, many of whom reached out to her years after graduation.  Additionally, Ann served as a union officer of the Worcester Vocational Teachers Association and delegate in the Educational Association of Worcester (EAW). She devoted untold hours to meetings, committees, and the contract negotiation team. In 1987, Ann put herself on the front line during the Worcester vocational education teacher strike and risked arrest as a union officer, all because she believed that a teacher’s working conditions are a child’s learning conditions. [ Read More ]

Dear EAW Members; I am pleased to announce the results of the 2019 EAW Board of Directors election. The 2019/2022 board members are: President-Roger Nugent 1st Vice President-Saul Ramos 2nd Vice President-Nancy Caswell Treasurer-Patrick McKeon Recording Secretary-To Be Determined Elementary Chair-Christine Rovezzi Middle School Chair-Melanie Gage Senior High Chair-Melissa Verdier Administrative Chair-Elizabeth Lupafya ESP Chair-Deb Young Vocational Chair-Robert Fairbanks I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the candidates that participated. Your commitment and efforts toward building capacity within this union is remarkable and very much appreciated. In solidarity, Roger [ Read More ]

Brothers and Sisters: Our Child Study peers (psychologists and school adjustment counselors) will be speaking at School Committee regarding the social emotional needs of our students. The social emotional well-being of our students impacts every member’s teaching environment and every student’s learning environment! Please come to the School Committee meeting this Thursday, March 21st at 7:00 pm to show support! We are stronger when we stand together! In solidarity, Roger [ Read More ]

I want to make you aware of the upcoming solidarity action in support of the New Bedford Coalition to Save our Schools and our ongoing fight against charter expansion in the city of New Bedford.  Many of you have expressed your concern and support to the educators, parents and students of New Bedford.  As MTA’s Director of Affiliates Services, I wanted to make sure that you were aware of the action, which will be held at noon at the Kempton School in New Bedford on March 23.  [ Read More ]

On May 16th, From 5:00 – 7:00 PM, we will be rallying in front of the State House to FUND OUR FUTURE! We have a once-in-a-generation chance to pass bills increasing funding for our public schools and colleges by more than $1.5 billion a year. On May 16, the Fund Our Future coalition is planning State House actions during the day and a big rally on Beacon Hill in the later afternoon. [ Read More ]