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REA Wins Right to Represent City Educators in Contract Negotiations
For Immediate Release April 16, 2022Contact: Boaz Young-El, REA UniServ Director, 804-590-6980, byoungel@veanea.org The Richmond Education Association has won an election of city school employees, earning the right to become the exclusive representative in negotiations with Richmond Public Schools under Virginia’s new collective bargaining law. REA members and staff will now negotiate contracts for Richmond’s…
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RVA to Become School of Record!
The Richmond Education Association (REA) has received confirmation that the workers of Richmond Virtual Academy (RVA) have won an important victory: RVA will be converted into a school of record. This was won through grassroots organizing and advocacy efforts led by RVA employees. Below is the message RVA employees received from RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras:…
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On Richmond Virtual Academy
The Richmond Education Association (REA) supports the Richmond Virtual Academy (RVA) and its efforts to maintain equitable options to meet the diverse needs of Richmond Public Schools’ students and families. RVA has provided a safe space for students to learn and thrive without fear of direct or indirect exposure to COVID-19. Just as transmission of…
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Solidarity with SEIU!
We, the Richmond Education Association (REA), stand in solidarity with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) as they embark on their journey to get collective bargaining as Richmond City employees. Collective bargaining gives workers a voice at the table. It gives workers a say in their working conditions and improves the services provided to the public.…
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On George Wythe H.S.
The Richmond Education Association (REA) understands that George Wythe High School has a dynamic history in Richmond and its students are pivotal to the future of our city. We imagine the future of George Wythe to be bright, however it is imperative that all stakeholders work together in order to achieve our goal of…
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REA Proposed COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies
As our district navigates the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that we listen to the voices of school-based staff. The REA has composed the following list of recommendations based on the input of the people who work in our buildings with students on a day-to-day basis. It is our hope that…
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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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Rally for Collective Bargaining
MEDIA ADVISORY for Monday, December 6 Contact: Boaz Young-El, byoungel@veanea.org, (804) 837-3928 RICHMOND, VA — The Richmond Education Association (REA) is holding a rally at the school board meeting on Monday, December 6th at 5:30 p.m. at 1000 Mosby St. to demand that the board immediately reinstate collective bargaining rights for all employees in our district. The REA has called upon all Richmond Public School (RPS)…