GUG ES 1 Union

Togetherizing by unionizing GUG ES 1✨ Proud to be partnered with the UFT!

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WE DID IT! Today we officially unionized! 💪

We came together to seek change in our school and overwhelmingly won the vote! We’re officially a part of the UFT & AFT. We’re excited for the next chapter in our school’s community.

🤝Togetherizing by u… https://t.co/dBd8Fdk6aI

[UFT ACTS @uftacts]

Educators at Growing Up Green Charter School in #Queens are fighting for a first contract that includes Voice, supportive evaluation, transparent and equitable pay, and sustainable benefits. @gugcsunion @uft @nysut @Aftunion #FairContractNow https://t.co/39ULeSPxeF

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Douglas Crowder is in his 8th year of teaching. This is his 2nd year at GUGCS. Doug believes that a strong union gives power to the voice of the community. https://t.co/oC88bqWW3j

#gugcsunion #union #unionstrong #uft #aft #uftnyc #nysut #aftunion #nysutstrong #guganizing

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“Overall, at the end of the year, we are projecting a surplus of $662k . . . The school remains in a strong cash position . . . and we are looking to end the year in a solid position.”
—Anita Amoh, Director of Finance

< 1 month before firing 10 teachers due to financial reasons

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Check out our story on The Chief!
https://t.co/lUNQt2smMl

You can also access the PDF version here: https://t.co/y4oX5yq0v4

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❗️48 hours after teachers OVERWHELMINGLY WON the vote to unionize (54:1), GUG ES 1 “did not invite back” OVER 15% of our staff. REINSTATE TEACHERS NOW!❗️

#gugcsunion #union #unionstrong #uft #uftnyc #unionstrong💪 #guganizing
#aftunion #nysutstrong… https://t.co/bjVIyQYg49

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Tomorrow, May 1st is a day we the workers are celebrated for our labor and it also marks the day we vote yes to our union!

#gugcsunion #union #unionstrong #uft #uftnyc #unionstrong💪 #guganizing
#aftunion #nysutstrong #nysut #internationalworkersda… https://t.co/xuUsFCd5nq

[GUG ES 1 Union @gugcsunion]

Yesterday, teachers wore red to show support of our Union in preparation for our upcoming vote this Monday!

#gugcsunion #union #unionstrong #uft #uftnyc #unionstrong💪 #guganizing
#aftunion #nysutstrong #nysut https://t.co/kKgfFq8MCX

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Mitzy Flores is in 4 year of teaching. This is her 4th year at GUGCS. Mitzy believes a union will help increase consistency, inclusivity, and transparency for all students and educators.

#gugcsunion #union #unionstrong #uft #uftnyc #unionstrong💪 #g… https://t.co/PntgClYSoU

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Dana Joy Helwick has been teaching in NYC for 11 years and at GUGCS for 6 years. Dana believes that increased transparency, consistency, and collaboration will help us meet the needs of our students better.

#gugcsunion #union #unionstrong #uft #uftnyc #… https://t.co/koC2pHOV51

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Marie Brande has been teaching for 12 years and has been a Learning Specialist at Growing Up Green for the past 5 years. She believes a union is necessary for rebuilding the community of collaboration, agency, and trust that always made GUGCS such a magi… https://t.co/sXOdwUAJGE

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Mark has been in the educational field for 14 years. This is his first year at GUGCS. Mark believes unionizing is a great step for teachers by allowing teachers to get the help they need for students as well as show up for other teachers.

#gugcsunion #… https://t.co/c2nV36hSWE

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Teachers and staff at #GrowingUpGreenCharterSchool in #LongIslandCity wore red to show support of their Union in preparation for our upcoming election. Educators want a voice!

[GUG ES 1 Union @gugcsunion]

Today, teachers wore red to show support of our Union in preparation for our upcoming vote!

#gugcsunion #union #unionstrong #uft #uftnyc #unionstrong💪 #guganizing
#aftunion #nysutstrong #nysut https://t.co/ffB9jwUlrf

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Sabrina Nugent has been teaching for twelve years and has been at GUGCS since 2016. She believes a union would give teachers the freedom to comfortably speak their minds about changes at the school.

#gugcsunion #union #unionstrong #uft #uftnyc #unions… https://t.co/8eDTvOJ7zS

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Samantha Ward has been teaching at Growing up Green for 7 years. Samantha believes a union will benefit teachers and students.

#gugcsunion #union #unionstrong #uft #uftnyc #unionstrong💪 #guganizing
#aftunion #nysutstrong #nysut https://t.co/oecveggZdU

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Cody Rae teaches K-2 Art at GUG. She has been an educator for 6 years and at GUG for the past 4 years. Cody Rae loves working with so many dedicated and inspiring educators at GUG ES1 who all want the school to thrive! She believes a union will help incr… https://t.co/0meFU5ov2W

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Kate Kruse has been teaching for 9 years and has been at GUGCS for 5 years. Kate believes the union will give teachers a collective voice for positive change. Positive changes in our community will ultimately lead to happier teachers and students!

#gugc… https://t.co/p8HZocsMXF

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Rachel is in her 7th year teaching. This is her second year teaching kindergarten at GUGCS ES 1. She believes unions empower teachers to advocate for themselves and their students.

#gugcsunion #union #unionstrong #uft #uftnyc #unionstrong💪 #guganizi… https://t.co/y1hNLRdGK8

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Jameson Hensen has been a teacher for 3 years and is in his first year at GUGCS. Jameson believes that the union will strengthen our community and allow us to do more for our students.

#gugcsunion #union #unionstrong #uft #uftnyc #unionstrong💪 #gug… https://t.co/xF2Ij3J6Q7