Minnesota Educator: April-May 2020
Outbreak shows the world public schools are crucial for communities
Education Minnesota President, Denise Specht’s message: The coronavirus outbreak is teaching the public something educators have known for a long time.
Saint Paul Federation of Educators strike for three days, get additional student supports
Members of the Saint Paul Federation of Educators went on strike March 10-12 after nine months of negotiations with the district, including more than 45 hours in the four days leading up to the strike.
ESP members play central role in Saint Paul strike
The Saint Paul Federation of Educators strike March 10-12 was the first strike in Education Minnesota history that included education support professionals and nonlicensed staff.
St. Paul Federation of Educators photo collage
The Saint Paul Federation of Educators strike March 10-12 was the first strike in Education Minnesota history that included education support professionals and nonlicensed staff.
Unity Summit kicks off campaign for full funding
More than 500 Education Minnesota members attended the Unity Summit, Jan. 31-Feb. 2. The event served as a political conference and kickoff to the union’s full funding campaign which will focus on the election in November and 2021 legislative session.
Why are we fighting for fully funding public education?
During the Unity Summit public meeting on Feb. 1, Education Minnesota members shared why they are going to be a part of our campaign.
Rochester’s Quetone brings life experiences into classroom, union advocacy
Tucker Quetone didn’t think he wanted to be a teacher. His parents were both teachers and he knew the limitations a career in education could bring, especially financially.
College faculty focus on worksite conversations
The Minnesota State College Faculty is looking to build the union organizing skills of its members, as well as solidarity at its chapters, through a new member assessment project.
Opportunities: April-May 2020
Opportunities from the April-May 2020 issue of the Minnesota Educator.
Summer Seminar registration opens May 1
Sign up for the 2020 Summer Seminar.
Invitations to fill out the 2020 Census have started hitting mailboxes!
For the first time, Minnesotans can fill out their census forms: Online | By phone | In writing
