BATs have responded with a #unionstrong campaign. We want to show everyone what unions have done for the students in the past, through the various protections that have been put in place for the teachers. - You have fought for due process, or “tenure” so that teachers can speak out for what is right and be a voice for the students with less fear of negative effects on their personal employment.
- You have fought for our pensions in an effort to attract qualified and competent professionals to education.
- You have paved the way for so many teachers to be able to get support, extra training, and professional development so that we may continue our quest to educate children to the best of our ability.
- You have fought for safe and proper working conditions that translates into a better learning environment for our students.
- You have bargained for full-time nurses in our buildings.
- You provide grants to help support multi-faceted learning opportunities.
- You play an active role in the community and provide opportunities for teachers to get involved and build the strength of our neighborhoods.
- You have recognized that we are the last stand protecting students when their parents are not with them. You have seen that we will put our children first and you have helped us honor our youth.
It is hard to make the public see how the decisions that have been made in the past have actually Badass Teachers Association: