Fair First Contract Now!
Bill Gettman, CEO of Northern Rivers Family of Services
Dear Community Member,
We want to share some vital information with you regarding the Neil Hellman School. As of last July, 74% of staff at the Neil Hellman School—part of the Northern Rivers Family of Services—voted to form the Neil Hellman Staff Union (NHSU). Over the past fifteen months, these dedicated educators, caregivers, and support staff have been striving to secure a fair first contract—one that honors their commitment to the children and families they serve.
Every day, Neil Hellman staff work with compassion and dedication to help students learn, grow, and heal. When staff are supported with fair working conditions, our students thrive. A fair contract means stability in classrooms, continuity of care, and a stronger, more nurturing school community.
Unfortunately, the Northern Rivers administration has not yet reached an agreement with the NHSU. In light of this, we are asking families, community members, labor allies, and friends to stand with us in calling for a fair contract—one that values the people who make Neil Hellman a safe, caring, and life-changing place for students.
There are many ways you can help support us. You can call Bill Gettman at (518.426.2600) and sign this petition, demanding that he respect the students and the community, and give workers a fair contract now.
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Bill Gettman, CEO of Northern Rivers Family of Services
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We, the undersigned parents, communities, and labor allies, hereby petition the Neil Hellman administration to establish a fair first contract with the Neil Hellman School Union that upholds the rights and well-being of the dedicated staff there. It is essential that the NHSU staff are provided with fair wages, benefits, and working conditions that reflect their hard work and commitment to educating our children. By negotiating a fair first contract, we can ensure that our educators receive the respect and support they deserve.
We urge the administration to prioritize these negotiations and work collaboratively with the NHSU to reach a mutually beneficial agreement that promotes a positive learning environment for our students, where the best staff are recruited and retained. We want Neil Hellman to be the desired school of choice for teachers and students.
We call upon all stakeholders to join us in signing this petition to show our support for fair negotiations and a fair first contract. Together, we can make a difference and advocate for the rights of our staff.