Holyoke Teachers Association

Holyoke Teachers Association Educate, organize, win!
¡Educa, organiza, triunfa!

This is not the back to school update we wanted from Holyoke Paraprofessionals Association - HPA
08/19/2026

This is not the back to school update we wanted from Holyoke Paraprofessionals Association - HPA

08/13/2026

Our Springdale Park event has been postponed until further notice— stay tuned for another date!

Welcome new Holyoke educators! The first crew of NTI volunteers were so excited to talk to new members about their union...
08/10/2026

Welcome new Holyoke educators! The first crew of NTI volunteers were so excited to talk to new members about their union and our recent contract wins. Join your union, win what you deserve! Special thanks to our union siblings in HPA who joined us today. We are stronger together :-)

Coming to a door near you… meet our Summer member organizing crew. these lovely people are talking to fellow HPA and HTA...
07/16/2026

Coming to a door near you… meet our Summer member organizing crew. these lovely people are talking to fellow HPA and HTA educators about upcoming paraeducator negotiations and the path ahead as our locals merge.

Holyoke Educators united for strong contracts, strong schools! See you soon 🙂 *not pictured, the hardworking Linnette!

HTA Stands Against Retaliatory Non-renewals and Union Interference:Holyoke Teachers Association leadership are aware of ...
06/22/2026

HTA Stands Against Retaliatory Non-renewals and Union Interference:

Holyoke Teachers Association leadership are aware of an incident at Holyoke High School in which an active member-organizer had their contract non-renewed, and then was told by HHSN administration to cease self-organization on his own behalf. We want to be clear that this is an explicit violation of protected union activity under Massachusetts General Law 150E.

This member, Bob Williams is a very active union member who attended 17 bargaining sessions as a silent rep, and has served his school as a building rep and Building Action Team member. Like so many other teachers in Holyoke, Bob was in his first 3 years teaching in the district.

Teachers without professional teacher status (PTS) represent an incredibly strong and active part of our union and city and they have lifted their voices to make our schools better for the young people of Holyoke. Bob’s non-renewal risks producing a chilling effect, making union members are now fearful to face similar retaliation for participating in protected union activities.

The HTA will challenge all cases of retaliation against any and all members exercising their protected rights as workers. HTA leadership will file Unfair Labor Practice charges against Holyoke Public Schools and its agents for their actions. We encourage any members who believe they have been targeted for organizing at work to get in touch with their union to challenge such actions.

HPS must cease and desist in all acts of union interference and retaliation against employees exercising their rights under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 150E, and in this case reinstate Bob Williams immediately.

An Action Network Petition has been put together for educators and members of the community to sign, you can find it here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-holyoke-school-leadership-no-retaliation-for-protected-union-activity?source=direct_link&

Signed,

The HTA Executive Board

06/08/2026

Paras, teachers, and parents united told HPS - time to sweeten the deal! See you at bargaining this Thursday! 🍋 🔥

06/08/2026

HPS is proposing cutting Paras hours instead of investing in the time they need to work with our highest needs students, is that the vision for HPS Jackie Glasheen and the School Committee have? Holyoke Paraprofessionals Association - HPA

A strong union needs strong leadership. Our Executive Board leadership had the progressive imagination to envision a bet...
05/19/2026

A strong union needs strong leadership. Our Executive Board leadership had the progressive imagination to envision a better HPS and the strength to win it! Talk to your building rep today to enforce your contract, the union has your back.

Teachers are encouraged to come and show support!
05/18/2026

Teachers are encouraged to come and show support!

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