Holyoke Teachers Association

09/25/2026

We 💚 our parents! And we need your support! Are you a parent who would be willing speak to the school committee about why paras deserve a living wage? Comment or message Holyoke Paraprofessionals Association - HPA!

09/17/2026

Shoutout Dean Tech!

09/12/2026

Lots of important events coming up! Swipe for details; members check your emails for details and a link to our calendar.

09/08/2026

All member meeting one week from today! Complete this form to let us know you’re coming! Holyoke Paraprofessionals Association - HPA

Welcome back, Holyoke educators! Join us for our first general meeting of the school year. Pizza, interpretation, and childcare provided. All eligible unit members welcome! DEAN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH @ 4:15 PM ________

09/02/2026

Come support our Paras tomorrow!

Back to school & back to bargaining! Thursday at Holyoke High School North- it's past time for a fair deal. The district SAW US at convocation, time for them to HEAR US at the table 📢

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!

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 :-)

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!

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