State sides with fired Teachers Union President
Gus Morales was fired back in June
By Yoojin Cho
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Department of Labor Relations has sided with Gus Morales, the Holyoke Teachers Union President who has said he was wrongfully fired in June.
The state ruled that there is reason to believe, the Holyoke School Committee fired Morales because he spoke out against the district policies. Dozens of people gathered in front of Dean Technical High School in Holyoke to show support for Morales.
When 22News talked to Superintendent Dr. Sergio Paez earlier Monday afternoon, he said he wishes Morales would let the district release his personal file, so the community can get the complete picture, why the district did not renew his contract.
Morales told 22News he has nothing to hide, and he’s committed to getting his job back. “It could be another move just like the trespass notice. In case people forgot, the trespass notice was issued and within 24 hours it was taken back, that speaks for itself. I don’t have to say anything about it. He didn’t give a reason and there’s a reason why.”
There will be a hearing on this issue soon.