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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Charter school call-in campaign is building momentum | Edwize

Charter school call-in campaign is building momentum | Edwize:


Charter school call-in campaign is building momentum

Thank you to all of those who have reached out on behalf of New York City Charter High School for Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industries teachers. Our call-in campaign is building momentum and we need your continued support as we enter Week 4.
This week we are targeting board member Robert Burton to help demand justice for teachers at this charter school in the Bronx.
Teachers, parents and other community members are participating in this call-in campaign to support the teachers at AECI.
In January 2010, teachers at AECI formed a union to provide a positive and stable learning environment for their students. They have been working for two years without a contract. Meanwhile, AECI’s administration has engaged in a campaign of intimidation against teachers; they have suspended, terminated and otherwise disciplined union activists and supporters.
Call board member Robert Burton at 917-376-4182 and tell him to respect teachers’ rights.
Demand that the board:
  • End all retaliation by administration against teachers and staff involved in the organizing and contract campaign.
  • Respect educators’ right to strengthen their school community by advocating for the best working conditions for teachers and learning conditions for students.
  • Negotiate a contract in good faith.
Go to the UFT’s campaign page for talking points and additional information »
Please report back to us through the campaign page above or our Facebook page and pass the word along to friends and colleagues.