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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

Please attend the MCCC Strategy Session at this year's Summer Conference. Register for Sunday, July 26th to join us. If you can, stay for Higher Ed Day on Monday. This conference is worth your time. And this year's strategy session for MCCC is critical to achieving big wins this year.

Summer Conference | Massachusetts Teachers Association The Summer Conference will be held from Sunday, July 26 to Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at UMass Amherst.

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