Racial, Social and Economic Justice Initiatives at the MTA
The MTA is engaged in anti-oppression work in a number of fronts. This space is meant to consolidate access to resources, committees, training opportunities and otherwise MTA members and partners engaged in racial, social and economic justice work. As we continue to move forward on building a more inclusive and just union, we hope this resources can help you connect with people and become aware of calls to action based on where you are at on the continuum of social justice. Please reach out if you would like to share a resource or idea. We hope to build our power and solidarity as members so that we are prepared and actively engaged in dismantling oppression throughout our organization, our locals, and ultimately our schools, campuses, and communities.
MTA Member Action Groups
Anti-Racism Task Force
The Anti-Racism Task Force is charged to:
- Hold discussion groups for members.
- Come together to discuss and strategize around anti-racism including processing the harmful impacts of racism.
- Develop anti-racism strategies for working in their locals, schools, and/or communities.
EMAC
The Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee exists to advise the MTA Board of Directors as to the status, concerns, and affairs of ethnic and minority groups on a local, state, and national level.
LCR
Locals Confronting Racisms is a group of local affiliates including Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Everett, Lexington, Melrose, and Newton. LCR organizes workshops and other activities to address racism in districts and locals. The goal is to move lessons into practice.
LGBTQ+ Issues Committee
- Identifies concerns of LGBTQ members and students. Recommends to the Board of Directors mechanisms to address those concerns.
- Monitors the implementation and effectiveness of LGBTQ membership activities.
- Communicates to MTA members activities of concern to LGBTQ members.
Human Relations Committee
The Human Relations Committee promotes the advancement of women in education and addresses issues of civil and human rights.
Equal Opportunity Council
The Equal Opportunity Council oversees the implementation of the Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy and serves as advisor to the Executive Director-Treasurer or designee. The EOC shall oversee the implementation of the Policy and shall serve as advisor to the Executive Director-Treasurer or designee.