Henrico Education Association

Mr. Crawford 👊🏾

Thank you @SenBagby for supporting hard-working Virginians who are coming together in their union to fight for fair pay, paid leave, and a voice on the job! #UnionsForAll

Virginia’s teacher shortage continues to rise with about 4,500 vacancies going into this school year -- a 4.7% vacancy rate. The vacancy rate has increased each year since 2020. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it had hovered below 1% for years. richmond.com/news/state-reg…

Due to the power outages and the impact on the school building, Freeman High School will be closed on Monday, Aug. 19. Students are being dismissed at 9:30 a.m.

Still thinking about @AmyCashwell’s address at @HenricoSchools convocation yesterday! This year I’m hoping to “Be a Light” by pushing for better working and learning conditions in Henrico County as an active member of my union. Who’s with me? @HenricoEducator #StrongerTogether

Brother Izzy Velasquez (IBEW 666 Richmond VA) was run over in a hit-and-run last weekend. Please consider donating time or money to his family while he recovers from multiple injuries mealtrain.com/5zddvr

“We need way more power being built. We need people out of advocacy mode, out of mobilizing mode and into really serious organizing.”— Jane McAlevey, a major voice in labor, died today. Jane had many pieces with In These Times. Most recent was this Q&A. inthesetimes.com/article/jane-m…

Rest in Peace Jane McAlevy. Labor has lost its most powerful voice today.

Congratulations FEU. Solidarity forever!

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Congratulations, @PrinceWilliamEA members! Together, we made history again. As always thank you to @broderick_dunn for your support. With your help, we have made a lasting impact on the quality of life for all PWCS educators for the better. ❤️

@RVAdirt @qqrobbins @SouthernRot Yes.

@qqrobbins @SouthernRot Are the other unions joining this call to action? Haven’t seen them do so yet. I’ll keep an eye out. 🪴

For those who can’t see behind the paywall, she stopped showing up for work. The division “retaliated” by firing her when she abandoned her position as a SPED teacher so they could fill that vacancy and continue serving the students.🪴

Join us next week for our monthly meeting at Studio Two Three!

In part 1 of this series we show that 70 years after the landmark Brown ruling, Va. students remain largely separated by race & class. While segregation is no longer mandated by law, it’s reinforced by school attendance zones & segregated housing patterns. richmond.com/news/local/edu…

Last union meeting of the school year Saturday 10 AM at Tuckahoe Library. Members only this time.

Staff working conditions = student learning conditions. It’s time we had a say!

Exciting! Cheering for you, Henrico teachers& staff and @HenricoEducator! henricocitizen.com/articles/henri…

A MAJOR announcement about Universal Broadband access in Varina! youtube.com/live/1tRMTJXaP…

Tonight!