Longevity Payments
Longevity Payments for those who qualify will be included in the October 29, 2015 paychecks.
State Statute reads as follows:
Longevity Payments for those who qualify will be included in the October 29, 2015 paychecks.
State Statute reads as follows:
Endorsements: (Members are free to support the candidates of their choice. These endorsements are made to recommend candidates who support the best interests of public education and working families. In some districts candidates were unopposed or no endorsements were made.)
Important: We are sponsoring a phone bank on a flexible schedule for PWFT endorsed school board candidates. Call 571-330-8623 or 571-238-6798 to volunteer.
Reclaiming the Promise by Showing Up by PWFT President Bill Hosp
Last month I ended the message about participating in state and local elections with a quote of the popular saying, “Ninety percent of winning is just showing up.”
The Union has become aware that in isolated instances, some members are being denied access to Training and Professional Leave [Article 31, Section Five of our contract] to attend the Union's upcoming training session.
In recent weeks A&R sent 2 letters to the State demanding contract negotiations for a successor agreement. The State has responded and is seeking dates to meet with A&R. At that initial meeting "ground rules" for the contract negotiations will be established. We do not have that initial date set as of yet, but will keep you updated. Chief Negotiator Christine Buck along with Vice President Mike Myles and President John DiSette are seeking to have that initial meeting with the State either in late October or early November.
Matt Emigholz, a mechanic for the Illinois Department of Transportation and Area Vice President of the Illinois Federation of Public Employees (Local 4408) recounts how he drove 1000 miles to sign up members for his union in preparation for anti-union actions from Governor Rauner.

WFEA RA Meeting
9/15/2016
Liberty Middle School Media Center, 4:15 pm
Agenda:
1. WFEA Grant to Great Food Plains Foodbank
Notes: Presentation of the check. In total, enough was donated to support 11 students all year in the backpack program.
2. WFEA impact at the NEA RA
3. Meeting dates/procedures for agenda items