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If there was one message that came out of the June 25 healthcare reform rally on Capitol Hill, it was that healthcare reform cannot wait. The demand from the crowd of nearly 10,000 was for affordable, high-quality healthcare with the choice of a public or private option—now!
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Randi Weingarten, who was elected AFT president one year ago, announced on June 24 that she will devote herself full time to that role and is stepping down from her position as president of the United Federation of Teachers in New York City, effective July 31.
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The OFT GIFT programs offers professional development classes as well as Master's degree during the summer months. For more information contact OFT. |
The Overseas Federation of Teachers (OFT) was founded in 1963 to represent the professional, economic and social interests of teachers employed in the Department of Defense schools. The OFT now represents teachers working in Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Bahrain, Greece and Italy.
The American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, is the parent organization of the OFT. |
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AFT will mail membership cards to all members. Please see attached file for benefits of the new national AFT membership card. |
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The OFT Executive Committee is pleased to announce that Linda Hogan has been selected as the European Director for the Overseas Federation of Teachers commencing with school year 08-09. Linda has served the OFT in many capacities and has demonstrated that she has the skills and qualities of an outstanding union leader. She has been local president, local union representative, a member of the OFT Executive Committee and has represented OFT on many committees and task forces. Please join us in welcoming Linda to her new leadership position in the OFT. |
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Are you doing something in your classroom that you would like others to know about. Let us hear about it and we will submit it for publication in the Overseas Teachers. |
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