Shortly after attending HTUP I graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a BA in Labor Studies and entered into and completed a Masters in Healthcare Management. I was elected as the Massachusetts Nurses Association in 2009 and served 5 terms until my retirement in 2020.
The HTUP was such an amazing experience. I met so many labor leaders from around the world and learned from so many great instructors and presenters. I have used what I learned to better advocate for my members in the workplace, and in my social and political activities
Went from teacher to full time union rep. right after the 1981 TUP. Retired in 2012. Hope my classmates are still alive, happy, healthy and raising hell!
I combined my teaching career with my union career. I first was a local officer and PR&R Chair. Later I was hired by the State organization (Massachusetts Teachers Association) as a Regional Representative. Duties included contract negotiation, grievance matters and general union matters.
