Massachusetts Teachers Association
@massteacher
MTA represents 117K teachers, faculty, professional staff & Education Support Professionals working at public schools, colleges & universities across Mass.
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At Boston's Federal building, we joined with area unions today to protest the gutting of NIH funding that will slow, stall or even kill critical research -- and economically hurt everyone from researchers to building cleaners. @hgsuuaw @MITGradUnion @AFTMass @BUgradunion @SEIU509 @massteacher
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Students may know #MLK# for his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, but there's more to learn about the civil rights leader.
Build a more contextualized understanding of Dr. King's contributions to American history with these tips from @Smithsonian: https://t.co/rBIA1vvMK4 https://t.co/UOFXb0ovpW
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Perspective: I’m a high school teacher. Freed of MCAS, here’s my wish list. The way forward needs to offer both high expectations and changes to engage the next generation of learners.
https://t.co/afWlGHIbQm
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New report: thanks to the Fair Share Amendment funding for fare-free regional transit service, more people in the South Coast are riding the bus, and they're getting places faster than ever!
https://t.co/FJcQVeOwOV #PaidforbyFairShare# #mapoli#
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The Fair Share Amendment's success last year — raising $2.2 billion; paying for universal school meals, free community college, and much more — was one of @Wonkette's Top Five Good Things That Happened In 2024!
https://t.co/FlwpXayUTW #mapoli# #PaidforbyFairShare# https://t.co/mqTZXLis1A
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Daily Hampshire Gazette - UMass prof, MTA president on hand at Capitol for Social Security bill signing says measure is ‘life changing’ https://t.co/ogbNQwNkjI
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NEA President @BeckyPringle says Social Security Fairness Act is “a historic victory that will improve the lives of educators, first responders, postal workers and others who dedicate their lives to public service in their communities.”
https://t.co/lAdqIdOAec
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Tonight, the Senate finally corrects a fifty-year mistake by passing the Social Security Fairness Act.
Millions of retired teachers and firefighters and letter carriers and state and local workers have waited decades for this moment.
No longer will public retirees see their hard-earned Social Security benefits robbed from them, thanks to this bill.
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Great news! With a vote of 73-27, the Senate advanced the #SocialSecurityFairnessAct—which# would repeal penalties that rob educators, first responders, and other public service workers of their Social Security.
Please keep up your calls! Text SENATOR to 48744 to get connected.
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The Senate will vote this week to take up a bipartisan piece of legislation that impacts millions—the Social Security Fairness Act.
It would deliver for our retired firefighters and postal workers and police officers and teachers and other public servants.
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The Senate could vote to repeal GPO + WEP as soon as Monday! Let's keep the pressure on to repeal unfair penalties that take Social Security away from millions of educators and other public service workers.
Use this link to call, or dial 1-844-912-1779: https://t.co/fFC1G9bDXD https://t.co/PmF6lrFzws
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“There’s so many barriers to pursue all kinds of careers if you don’t have that piece of paper,” Citizens for Public Schools Executive Director Guisbond said. “It’s very meaningful.” https://t.co/0qsIOd3A1t
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✅@seanhannity ✅@realDonaldTrump ✅@StephenM
🚨The families of 2.7+ million First Responders, Veterans & Teachers need your help to repeal the GPO WEP that has been stealing their earned Social Security.🚨S.597 in the 118th.🚨The companion House bill (H.R.82) already passed by a bipartisan vote.🚨We need your support for our families.
🙏Please tell the Senate leaders this bill must pass now.
✅@SenSchumer ✅@LeaderMcConnell ✅@RonWyden ✅@MikeCrapo @SusieWiles @PamAlex321 @RepealWEP_GPO @GLFOP @NatPoliceAssoc @narfehq @NALC_National @massteacher @AFSCME @@RepClayHiggins @SenBillCassidy @SenJohnKennedy @RepSpanberger @SenSherrodBrown @TX_FOP
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BREAKING: @SenSchumer: We will call the vote! The bill has passed the House and needs Senate approval. Learn more & take action: https://t.co/kKARHK8uVm. https://t.co/5A6l7JYWuS
LIVE: Labor Rally on Capitol Hill to 'Repeal the Steal' https://t.co/9sLx5vRqm9
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BREAKING: @SenSchumer: We will call the vote! The bill has passed the House and needs Senate approval. Learn more & take action: https://t.co/kKARHK8uVm. https://t.co/5A6l7JYWuS
LIVE: Labor Rally on Capitol Hill to 'Repeal the Steal' https://t.co/9sLx5vRqm9
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LIVE: Labor Rally on Capitol Hill to 'Repeal the Steal' https://t.co/9sLx5vRqm9
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I just wrote a @massteacher letter: Urge Your Representative to Support RetirementPlus Enrollment! Write one here: https://t.co/zI9YrNT6h0
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TAKE ACTION to pass the Social Security Fairness Act & fully repeal GPO/WEP. https://t.co/kKARHK7X5O.
1️⃣ Contact your senators.
2️⃣ Call Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office
3️⃣ Share your story of how GPO & WEP personally impacted you with our Government Relations staff. https://t.co/EHgpktiSrU
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Today's the day! Join us for a conversation about the history and present-day organizing efforts of paras/ESPs with @massteacher and @BTU66 organizers.
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Follow @SenMarkey's lead and take action today in support of repealing GPO & WEP to restore earned SS benefits for teachers, firefighters and public servants of all stripes. https://t.co/WJNuXZuWZo
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I'm live on the Senate Floor in support of the Social Security Fairness Act. https://t.co/9V8ETYbyX0
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