April 20th Reflecting on Your Union's Weaknesses around Racial and Social Justice by Lisa Adams https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq Please put your union's name at the top. en-us 2022-04-20 23:30:39 UTC 2026-03-15 02:46:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Local TA https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151158023 One weakness, or challenge is...]]> 2022-04-21 00:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151158023 MPEA https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151158270 Not many BIPOC teachers in leadership or site rep positions in our union

]]> 2022-04-21 00:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151158270 SRTA https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151159450 As a second year teacher, I can't remember a time that my union spoke out about racial or social injustice in our district. All leadership positions are held by white folks.]]> 2022-04-21 00:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151159450 We need to hire more BIPOC teachers. We need to create a space where conversations about equity can occur in a productive way that doesn't further divide or close conversation. https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151159746 -SRTA]]> 2022-04-21 00:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151159746 UPCS https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151160132 We need BIPOC members  in our union.

]]> 2022-04-21 00:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151160132 RCCD FA https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151160953 Too few BIPOC leaders in elected positions. Challenging to get involved and share views and insights.

There is an equity focus/lens. ]]> 2022-04-21 00:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151160953 https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151161078 Unions should recruit BIPOC staff.

]]> 2022-04-21 00:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151161078 MPEA https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151162186 We need to actively recruit leadership from all parts of our teacher population, not just the ones well established and familiar with the work of our local union.]]> 2022-04-21 00:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lisapadams1/jpbnbox1563zmekq/wish/2151162186