Without a doubt, this is probably the most exciting time in WE's brief history:

• In September we announced our Leadership Bid and Listening Campaign; and have been covered by most major papers in the city. (The Notebook here and here, The Tribune here and here, The Daily News, City Paper, Raging Chicken Press here and here). 
• Through the listening campaign, we've heard from educators from every part of the city about what they love about their jobs, the obstacles they face, and their ideas for how we can strengthen our union.
• All that data is currently being compiled into a platform that truly represents the democratic power of educators in Philadelphia. 

And on November 14th, The Caucus of Working Educators will host our Annual Convention. We invite every educator and education advocate to join us for a day of skill-building, workshops from education and union experts from across the country, and...kicking off our official 2016 election platform and slate!

Lunch, childcare, and parking provided free of charge.

RSVP through our website or on facebook.

Even if you can't make the convention, join us around the corner from 3:30-5:30pm for a Convention Afterparty and "Meet the Slate" Fundraiser at Second Story Brewery.

WE are working to build a member-driven, democratic union that can defend and transform public education-- but we need your ideas and passion to make it possible. Join us for the whole day or any part of it (make sure you get some lunch, too). Even if you can't make it, please forward this info to a Philadelphia educator you know that might be interested.

Tentative Program:

9:30-10:00am- Breakfast and Registration

10:00-10:45am- Opening Plenary: “Race, class and the future of our union”, Brian Jones (NyCORE/MORE)