Each May, the MTA convenes an Annual Meeting at which delegates from across the state gather to set policy, vote on Bylaws, Standing Rules and Resolutions, elect members to the Board, vote on the budget and approve new business items. Most delegates represent their locals and are elected locally. In addition, there are statewide retiree and regional ethnic minority delegates.
The Annual Meeting, generally with more than 1,000 delegates present, provides an amazing opportunity to experience the democratic process at work.
New this year, child care services will be offered during business hours at the convention hall. Child care is available for children between the ages of 2 and 12. The cost to participate is $25 per family.
Request servicesThe MTA will provide services to delegates with mobility issues. Delegates must make arrangements for services (request a wheelchair and/or be paired up with another member for assistance) in advance.
Request services
The deadline for hotel reservations has passed. If you still need a room please contact Jessica Hiemenz-Woodbury at jhiemenz@massteacher.org.
The Sheraton Boston is the discounted option for the 2019 Annual Meeting of Delegates.
Availability of reservations and price cannot be guaranteed once rooms are sold out. The hotel will sell out by the April 1 deadline, so it is important for large delegations to reserve rooms starting March 6.
If you are unable to fill out forms online, please download them first. Forms can be sent to mtagovernance@massteacher.org.
Regional preconvention meetings provide elected delegates with critical information and the materials they need in their decision-making at the Annual Meeting. Delegates are strongly urged to attend the preconvention meeting closest to them. These meetings provide a smaller setting in which to raise any questions about the Annual Meeting in general. In order to streamline budget deliberations at the Annual Meeting, delegates are asked to study the proposed 2019-2020 MTA budget carefully and bring any questions to their preconvention meeting. Delegates may also submit questions in advance by emailing them to MTAGovernance@massteacher.org
Preconvention meetings begin at 4:30 p.m., with registration starting at 3:30 p.m.
Downloadable flier with preconvention meeting dates and hotel information.
Don't head to the Annual Meeting without driving directions and parking options.
Delegate Registration: Division of Governance and Administration, Email: MTAGovernance@massteacher.org |Phone: (617) 878-8305
Hotel Reservations: Jessica Hiemenz-Woodbury, Conference Services Administrator, Email: Jhiemenz@massteacher.org | Phone: (617) 878-8150
