COMMUNITY SUPPORT GALVANIZES BEHIND SDACT

On February 29, 2008, in a tremendous show of solidarity, SDACT members in every school across the Diocese of Scranton staged informational picketing at three regional sites in Williamsport, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.

Representatives of organized labor of every sort, as well as public school teachers, parents and grandparents of current and past Catholic school students could all be found shivering together on a very cold day, but their spirits undiminished, determined to voice their support for SDACT's campaign for dignity and justice.

Community support of our cause has galvanized because the entire community, save one man, who is getting bad advice, understands the consequences that without the continuing presence of a union in Catholic education, that system as we have come to know it and appreciate it will cease to exist.

To view several photos from the Times Leader, click the following link: http://www.timesleader.com/news/16119517.html

Below are links to the latest newspaper reports (several in some papers) connected to SDACT's ongoing campaign for justice and dignity for our Diocesan lay teachers.

Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, March 1, 2008:

Students walk out for teachers

Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice, March 1, 2008

"Redeemer students, teachers on same page in union battle"

"More News "

‘I know the decision is final’

Scranton Times-Tribune, March 1, 2008:

"Teachers, students brave the cold to support union " with video

"Martino responds"

Towanda Daily & Sunday Review, March 1, 2008

Bishop Martino elaborates on rejection of union stance

Hazleton Standard Speaker, March 1, 2008

Bishop talks teachers’ union