The Social Justice Committee and Community Outreach (SJCO) Committee is partnering with External Organizing to expand our relationships with families & community organizations. The more connected we are, the better we understand our mutual needs, which in turn helps us to more effectively support our students and each other. Are you connected to a neighborhood association, political person/organization, a labor partner (union), community organization (faith-based, non-profit, mutual aid, etc) that might be willing to show their support for teachers? Please take a minute and fill out this form or scan the QR code to connect us! Thank you- YOU make our union stronger!
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