Communication to the Board of Education
December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020
From the CEA/AFT petition, "Plan to Protect Our Schools: Safe and Successful Schools Now"
"With the surging COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut—the highest since May—Connecticut must:
The COVID-19 vaccination rollout is underway in the United States, and many healthcare workers, nursing home staff and residents who received the vaccine in early January are already getting their second shots. Meanwhile, more essential workers, including teachers, are in the queue for the next round of vaccinations. A town hall held Jan. 12 and sponsored by the AFT; the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; the National Education Association; and the Service Employees International Union gave union members a chance to hear from a panel of the nation’s leading experts on the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch a video of the event, where panelists answered questions on a variety of issues ranging from vaccine safety and efficacy to equitable distribution.
A yellow flyer was put in school mailboxes and mailed home to bus drivers with information about the upcoming contract ratification meeting.
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In this issue:
1) Should I write a Rebuttal?
2) Inspiration from Dr. Papadopoulos
3) AFT Winter Academy
4) Take full advantage of your Flexible Spending Account
5) Union-Plus Holiday Giveback (LAST DAY!)
And MUCH MORE!
This year has been challenging in ways that make it feel like an entire decade has passed by. That's why now, more than ever, it's important to pause to take inventory of the things we are thankful for. With so much hurt and pain socially, politically, and with health, now is the time to look toward the positive things that bring us joy. The quarantine has allowed us to spend more time at home with family.
There were many questions concerning the upcoming election that our national union has addressed. They recommended we maintain the nominations but restart the rest of the process including hiring a new election judge.
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In This issue
1) Benefits Update
2) COPE Update
3) Wellness and Self-Care
4) Union Plus Holiday Give Back
And More!
AFT Healthcare Maryland held our annaul member meeting virtually, we discussed issues of vacciniations, essential status, legislative activities and much more. You can find a link to the power point presentation that we went over, here.