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Residents and teachers urge Holyoke School Committee to restore full collective bargaining
Summary
Multiple public commenters, including the president of the Holyoke Teachers Association, urged the School Committee to restore full union membership and collective bargaining as the district exits receivership, saying receivership harmed staff retention and community trust.
Multiple residents and educators used the School Committee public‑comment period on March 21 to urge the Holyoke School Committee to restore full collective bargaining and local control as the district moves out of receivership.
The comments came during the meeting’s public‑comment slot and focused on teacher retention, community trust and the effects of state receivership on Holyoke Public Schools. Gary Enright, a Holyoke resident, said the district suffered staff losses after the state takeover and called for restoring union rights. "The educators deserve and…
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