Releases

PRESS RELEASE: At Legislative Hearing, Labor Leaders Tell Lawmakers: “Right-to-Work” is Still Wrong for New Hampshire

January 22, 2025 CONCORD, NH – Today, the New Hampshire House Labor Committee held a public hearing on HB 238-FN the latest attempt to push so-called “right-to-work” legislation in a state that has rejected similar attempts multiple times. At the close of the over five-hour public hearing, 1409 individuals had signed in to oppose “Right-to-Work”; 82 individuals had signed in to support HB 238-FN. In response to HB 238, labor group leaders issued the following statements: “While out-of-state billionaires and DC lobbyists continue to enlist legislators to introduce identical bills, year in and year out, a bipartisan coalition of legislators have voted to defeat […]

PRESS RELEASE: New Hampshire Can’t Afford Universal Vouchers, Educators Caution

January 16, 2025 For Immediate Release CONCORD, NH – Today, the New Hampshire House Education Funding Committee heard testimony on HB 115, which would eliminate eligibility requirements for the state’s private school voucher program and institute a universal voucher scheme that would divert millions of public dollars from public schools. At the time of the hearing, 3,165 Granite Staters signed in to oppose universal vouchers; 764 individuals signed in to support HB 115.  Megan Tuttle, President of NEA-New Hampshire, provided the following statement at the time of the hearing: “Public dollars belong in public schools. But HB 115 would divert […]

NEA-New Hampshire Recommends Chris Pappas for Congress

Granite State Educators Back Chris to Continue Representing First District CONCORD, NH – Today, NEA-New Hampshire (NEA-NH) formally recommended Congressman Chris Pappas for reelection to the United States Congress in New Hampshire Congressional District 1. “I’m proud to earn the recommendation of NEA-New Hampshire. As a product of New Hampshire public schools, I know firsthand the incredible impact our educators’ hard work has on our communities and the next generation of Granite Staters. I will continue working to ensure every teacher receives the support, resources, and respect they deserve, and every student has access to a quality education,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. […]

PRESS RELEASE: NEA-NH Recommends Maggie Goodlander for Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 15, 2024 Granite State educators back Maggie to represent the Second District Nashua, NH – Today, the National Education Association – New Hampshire (NEA-NH) formally recommended New Hampshire Second Congressional District Congressional candidate Maggie Goodlander for election to the United States Congress. “In classrooms across the Granite State, public school teachers do more than just teach – they inspire, nurture, and empower our students to fulfill their potential. We owe it to our educators to ensure that they have the benefits, funding, and support they deserve,” said Maggie Goodlander. “I’m beyond honored to receive a recommendation from […]

PRESS RELEASE: NEA-New Hampshire Recommends Joyce Craig for Governor

NEA-NH President Megan Tuttle: “NEA-New Hampshire is proud to recommend Joyce Craig’s campaign for governor.” MANCHESTER, NH – Today, NEA-New Hampshire (NEA-NH), the state’s largest educators’ union, is recommending Joyce Craig’s campaign for governor. NEA-NH, which represents over 15,000 public school employees across the state, stands firmly behind Joyce Craig’s mission to strengthen our public schools, support our students, and put an end to the state’s current voucher scheme that is gouging taxpayers.  “NEA-New Hampshire is proud to recommend Joyce Craig’s campaign for governor. New Hampshire’s students and educators deserve a governor who will have their backs. That means adequately funding […]

AFT-NH and NEA-NH Leaders React to State Board Vote on 306 Rules Revision Proposal that Could Undermine Strong Standards for NH Public Schools

CONCORD, N.H.— Today, the New Hampshire State Board of Education pushed forward their final proposal for the first part of the Minimum Standards for Public School Approval, otherwise known as the “306 Rules,” subject to edits made to the document during the meeting. The next step for the 306 rules is a review by the Joint Legislative Committee on Rules on September 10.    After the vote, public education leaders released the following statements: “Public schools are the great equalizer – and the 306 Rules are intended to hold our state to that. Educators fought for a seat at the table […]