February Advocate
The Advocate
February 2016
State Rep Assembly in April
2016 Education Austin Election of Officers and Executive Board
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Update on our "Partner's" Mess
The Governor's Office continues to be on a path of confusion with their self-created "fiscal cliff" and their "new economic reality". The Governor held an Open Budget Forum in New Haven this week to push his budget agenda. That meeting was well attended by A&R members as well as members from other State employee unions. Members questioned the Governor about his budget plan which not only calls for reduced wages for State employees but also for reductions in the State workforce. Other Unions are joining us at these events so stop in for a show of solidarity when the next event is sch
UFCT President: Special Session
Dear Colleagues:
As I am sure you are aware, the special session called by Governor Edwards began a few days ago. And for those of you who follow political activities, the predictable pushing and shoving between the political parties (and various special interest groups) is on full display. (Such is the nature of politics.)
2016 Early Voting Endorsements
Early voting for the 2016 primaries is upon us!
From Tuesday, February 16, to Friday, February 26, registered voters can go to any of the numerous polling locations in Travis County. To find a polling place near you, go to http://www.traviscountyelections.org.
Below are the candidates endorsed by Education Austin:
MIFT 2144 President's Message
Welcome to the Macomb Intermediate Federation of Teachers website!
Please take moment to explore the site, specifically the About Us or Membership tabs to find member specific information including the names, photos and contact information for your building representative.
On this site we also have copies of the Constitution, the current contract, the seniority list, contact information for your legislators and a New Member handbook to lead you through the process of participating in your union. Sign in with your AFT Member email and password to view all member information.
From a history of this organization to the services and discounts you can get as a union member, this site will provide answers to your questions and give you the information you need to make decisions about your future.
Welcome to the MIFT 2144!!!
Jacqueline Goosen
President
Upcoming Events To Ensure Your Future
UPDATED 2/18/16
We can make a difference in our future over the next 10 weeks. There are several activities where the presence of A&R employees (along with other State Employees) will impact our livelihoods. In general, we need to engage our State Legislators and the Governor. Each legislator is interested in "customer feedback" so we need to do just that...and that begins this week.
Just Before The Holiday Weekend...
A couple of things happened just before we all began our holiday weekend: First, Ben Barnes released an unsigned letter to Comptroller Lembo, State Treasurer Nappier, Sal Luciano (VP of AFL-CIO and Exec Dir of AFSCME), and Mark Waxenburg (Exec Dir CT Education Association) requesting a public forum to debate the various competing pension funding proposals. The Governor has requested this meeting be held on March 15. Holding a public forum is an odd request and it is uncertain as to whether the request will be fulfilled. Regardless, union presidents will be meeting with Comptroller Lembo
UCC Contract Download
Please click here to download the UCC adjunct contract pdf.