The last year has been a very difficult one for the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the Caribbean, and the people are still trying to account for the toll.
As we honor all working men and women in this country, NYSNA was delighted to receive the letter of solidarity from Conseil central du Montréal métropolitain, which is the Montreal equivalent of a Central Labor Council.
NYSNA stands in solidarity with the Federation of Teachers of Puerto Rico (FMPR) as they lead teachers, students, and parents in a one-day work stoppage to protest: