We Are the MTA
We are a diverse group of education workers – 117,000 strong – fighting for the public schools and colleges our students and our committees deserve. We are not new to this fight. Founded in 1845, the MTA has been a powerful voice for educators, students and the common good for nearly two centuries. The MTA is more than a union – We are a movement for public education.
Confronting Student Mental Health
Educators Advocate for More Safety Protection
Educators Advocate for More Safety Protection
Should educators expect to have students yell at them routinely, or throw chairs or push or spit on them? Has endurance of assaults or threats become just another part of the job?
United In Our Support for Public Education
We are 117,000 educators – teachers, faculty, professional staff and Educaion Support Professionals, working at public schools and colleges across the Commonwealth.
Fighting for Racial, Social and Economic Justice
Fighting for Alternatives to High-Stakes Testing
Professional Learning
MTA provides high-quality professional development and union education for members and leaders. Through in-person and online training, tools, and resources, educators gain the skills and knowledge they need to grow professionally and strengthen our union.
Let's Bring Real Change
Let's Get Real
Nearly 500,000 public sector workers and retirees are covered by Group Insurance Commission plans, including tens of thousands of MTA members and their families.
What's On Your Mind?
We’re here to help. Our community comes to us seeking tools (guides, reports, trainings, and more) to help answer everyday questions. We’re here to support you in whatever you need.
- Academic Freedom
- Pay & Working Conditions
- Safe & Healthy Schools
- Collective Bargaining
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Education Funding
- Election
- English Language Learning
- Grassroots Organizing
- High-Stakes Testing
- Higher Education
- Immigration
- Legislation & Policy
- Licensure
- Pay & Working Conditions
- Politics & Campaigns
- Privatization
- Racial & Social Justice
- Student Debt
- Workers Rights & Unions
Join Our Union
Stand with educators across Massachusetts! Join the MTA to fight for strong schools, fair resources and the future our students and communities deserve.
A Diverse Union of Education Workers
The MTA represents 117,000 members in 400 local associations throughout Massachusetts. We are teachers, faculty, professional staff and Education Support Professionals working at public schools, colleges and universities across Massachusetts.