A group of ethnically diverse teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff in red union tshirts are standing in the rain holding signs that say ‘professional advancement’, ‘competitive compensation’ and ‘respeto’ which means respect in Spanish. They are sharing their frustration with a lack of contract before ‘walking in’ to school. They will be on time and do their jobs even though they are not being negotiated with in good faith.
Wrapped up #year27 of teaching with a #walkin because we want to advocate for ourselves, not cut access to any child’s education. We will always prioritize student learning, but we also have needs. #teachertwitter #UnionStrong #teacherlife #middleschoolteacher #2425SchoolYear