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divina is an independent reporter covering labor and social movements, pursuing a degree in journalism and social thought & political economy at UMass Amherst. They have worked for three years in legislation, policy, and research on education, child welfare, and race equity. Reach them at [email protected] or on Instagram and Twitter @divi_cordeiro
After a decade of receivership, members of the Holyoke Teachers Association feel the state's exit plan comes up short of justice for the predominantly Hispanic district.
In 2023, the workers became just the second of the book seller's stores to unionize. Now, they're among the first to ratify a first union contract.
Over 500 food workers at the private school have become the latest western Mass union members to secure their first contract.
Lt. Alan Borowski had sued his superiors at the NPD over internal turmoil he said affected his career.
Over the last several years, the department has purchased thousands of dollars worth of lethal and "less-lethal" weapons and accessories.
Despite attempts to boost the state's education funding, some cities and towns are facing big budget crunches. Local activists have started to fight for stronger local funding.
Schools in Agawam, West Springfield, Springfield, and other western Mass cities have some of the highest exposure to toxic air hazards in the state, according to a newly released UMass database.
The Shoestring spent months investigating the police crackdown on a pro-Palestine encampment last spring. Body-camera footage shows violent and derogatory police behavior toward protesters.
With the state's temporary remote-access provisions set to expire in less than three months, Greenfield acted to "integrate disability justice" into local governance, one city councilor said.
Workers supported by an anti-union nonprofit had attempted to eject Trader Joe's United from their shop.