Dear Colleagues,
Please wear blue on Friday to support Lordstown. GM wants to close the plant which will devastate the community, including an AFT local of around 40 teachers. Post pictures on social media with #driveithomeohio #savelordstown #savegmlordstown #gminvestinus and/or email to info@driveithome.com
Teachers at Parma's Summit Academy settled their strike after a ratification vote on Friday. We don't know the details of the contract, but they will now have a written agreement. OFT has organized a handful of charter schools because they are not going away; better if they are organized so teachers can better advocate for students. Summit Academy serves special needs students that a public district can't afford to serve on their own. So, many school districts send students who could be better served at Summit Academy. The staff there is a tight family where many have worked for a long time. They are dedicated to their students and want and deserve better working conditions. Thanks to all who contributed to their solidarity fund.
In Union
Ari Klein
CHTU President