Press Releases

Public service workers will now see a boost in their Social Security payments thanks to the advocacy efforts of NEA members

NEA members’ advocacy helps eliminate discriminatory laws that have robbed public service workers of their hard-earned Social Security and retirement benefits

National Education Association President Becky Pringle released the following statement reacting to the selection of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary:

Christine Alves is making East Providence High School a better place to learn

National Education Association Rhode Island (NEARI) Executive Director Mary Barden released the following statement in reaction to Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education:

NEARI President Val Lawson and Executive Director Mary Barden released the following statement on the election results:

In three states, voters overwhelmingly rejected the use of public money on private schools

CTA endorses Jeff Mutter for mayor

In 2024, Rhode Islanders will determine who is elected to the Presidency, the Congress, Rhode Island House of Representatives, the Rhode Island Senate, and many school committee and other local races.

The nation’s largest union urges Congress to bring up ‘bill that would help eliminate the unfair penalty for retirement benefits’