The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) has asked its members to stop working outside of their contractually obligated agreements. During a meeting with the School Committee on Oct. 1, the MEA bargaining team determined that beginning Oct. 2, members would cease voluntary work on scheduled days once a week, a practice referred to as "work to rule." Examples of … [Read more...] about Marblehead educators halt voluntary work amid negotiations
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Bargaining session update from Marblehead Education Association
The union’s bargaining team arrived at last night’s session prepared to negotiate over parental leave for all units. Though the Committee posted the meeting for all units, they refused to discuss anything other than Unit A proposals, most of which they continued to reject out of hand. With 5 full days to review the MEA modified proposal, management presented only these 3 … [Read more...] about Bargaining session update from Marblehead Education Association
Clerical error prompts criticism from Marblehead teachers union
The Marblehead Education Association said that the school district’s administration failed to update pay rates for educators returning to work, angering staff in the district. On Sept. 3, educators and students returned to the classroom. In a press release, the association said that the pay rates for educators had not been updated and that stipends and paychecks were … [Read more...] about Clerical error prompts criticism from Marblehead teachers union
Teachers advocate for change in public schools
The Marblehead Education Association held a march and rally ahead of and during Tuesday's bargaining session between the union and the School Committee. The march was prompted by School Committee Chair Sarah Fox's statement that the MEA had refused to schedule additional bargaining sessions this summer at a committee meeting. More than 130 union members marched and … [Read more...] about Teachers advocate for change in public schools
LTE: Bravo to the Glover School teachers
To the editor: Much has been written about the challenges faced by the Marblehead school system. Given the revolving door at the superintendent’s office and the lack of direction and leadership from the School Committee, these criticisms are not without foundation. While that rancor persists at the “upper” levels of the organization, I have recently witnessed commendable … [Read more...] about LTE: Bravo to the Glover School teachers