Mission

Local 212 is the legally authorized bargaining agent for teachers, counselors, outreach specialists, school nurses, accountants and the professional staff at MATC. We represent three separate bargaining units of fulltime professional, part-time professionals and full and part-time paraprofessionals. Historically, Local 212 was the first organization to represent teachers under Wisconsin's pioneering public employee law.

Through the persistent bargaining efforts of Local 212, significant gains have been made over the years for the betterment of the school and the Local's members. We are also pleased to note that these advances have not only been adopted locally, but have also been applied throughout the State of Wisconsin and the nation.

Local 212 is a democratic organization, providing ample opportunities for expression and participation for its members - at membership meetings, at the Executive Board level, and on various committees. We are proud that over 98% of our full-time faculty and staff are Local 212 members.

Local 212 does much more than protect your wages, hours, working conditions, and rights under the contract. Our members are active in core committees which decide the direction of the school. We run the Educational Research & Dissemination (ER&D) program, which helps you become a better employee. Our members are involved in promoting progressive legislation to help students and the school. We also share MATC's commitment to educational excellence and work hard to make the institution a better place for all our students as well as faculty and staff.