NORWICH – “Norwich teachers deserve a fair contract,” proclaims a press release issued by the New York State United Teachers, a union representing public school employees in New York.

Issued on behalf of the Norwich Educators Association, an affiliate of NYSUT, the statement announced a unity rally will be held at 3:45 p.m. today in the Perry Browne Elementary School Gymnasium.

NYSUT Secretary Treasurer Lee Cutler and the NEO’s Bruce Race are scheduled to speak during the unity rally, to which union members, friends and family are invited to attend.