Massachusetts Teachers Association Email Format
Public Policy OfficesMassachusetts, United States201-500 Employees
The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) is a member-driven organization that functions as both a union and a professional association for educators and education staff across Massachusetts. It represents about 117,000 teachers, faculty, professional staff, and education support professionals working in public schools, colleges, and universities. Based in Quincy, Massachusetts, the organization is governed by democratic principles and emphasizes mobilizing its members' collective power to advance their professional and economic interests while supporting quality public education. As a public-policy oriented labor organization, the MTA aims to improve workplace conditions and protect members' rights while maintaining high professional standards for its members who teach across preschool through graduate school. It positions itself to support better learning environments and student outcomes by fostering human and civil rights and a culture of lifelong learning and innovation. In 2026, the association announced leadership changes with Matt Bach elected president and Deb Gesualdo named vice president.