May 15, 2025 We went into tonight’s bargaining session prepared with full responses for both Unit D and Unit A (BSC Unit A Counter Porposals) and were optimistic that we would be able to make some significant progress tonight. Instead, we are forced to report that negotiations completely broke … [Read more...]
Bargaining Update – May 5
May 5, 2025 The Belmont School Committee shared two options for salary proposals today, both of which are constrained by their commitment to spending $1.2 million in the first year, and less in the second two years of our contracts. These proposals do not come close to a living wage for Units C or … [Read more...]
MTA Annual Meeting of Delegates
Representing Belmont, bowling strikes with BCLAWS, and supporting a fair contract for MGM employees @massteacher Annual Meeting this weekend. … [Read more...]
Bargaining Update – April 28
April 28, 2025 Monday night we responded to the School Committee’s counter proposals from our last session, as well as provided updated salary proposals for units A, B, C, and D. The School Committee provided us with a list of 67 of our proposals that they are rejecting outright (Unit A, Unit B, … [Read more...]
Bargaining Update – April 14
April 14, 2025 Thank you for rallying yesterday in support of a fair contract! Last night the School Committee presented their salary proposals for the first time for Units A, C, and D. The Committee has expressed a concern with the low starting salaries in Unit A, as well as the overall low … [Read more...]