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  • Solidarity with Starbucks Workers United!

    For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 26, 2022Contact: byoungel@veanea.org The Richmond Education Association (REA) stands in solidarity with Starbucks Workers United of the Greater Richmond Region in their struggle to unionize their workplaces and win the rights that all working people deserve. In December 2021, the REA won a campaign to reinstate collective bargaining rights for the employees…

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  • REA Resolution FAQ

    Note: We know unions use a lot of jargon. It’s easy to get confused by all of the specific terms, so we put together a list at the end of this FAQ to help you better understand the union and our processes. If you ever have any questions that aren’t answered here, please contact us!…

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  • REA Wins Collective Bargaining!

    For Immediate ReleaseDecember 7, 2021Contact: byoungel@veanea.org RICHMOND, VA — In a historic moment, the Richmond City School Board voted 8-1 in favor of the collective bargaining resolution that will allow educators to collectively negotiate their contracts. It has been 44 years since Richmond educators have had the right to collectively negotiate their contract—a right educators in the…

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