District Vote On May 20th
Support The Candidates That Support Us!
GETTING OUT THE VOTE
Local unions are partnering with NYSUT, using phone banks in regional offices, voter data from NYSUT's records departments, and postcards and materials available online, to get voters to the polls and to pass their local school budgets.
Vote-COPE Campaign Kick-Off
The South Lewis Teachers Association Vote-COPE campaign kicks off this week. We ask that each member carefully read through the Vote-COPE information placed in your mailbox and check it for accuracy.
Vote-COPE is the political arm of NYSUT and the funds raise thrrough your voluntary donations are used to offset the costs of lobbying efforts for causes and policies that directly affect education and our membership. We ask that you give generously to assure that the best interests of education are supported by elected officials.
May 20th - School Budget/BOE Elections
New Orleans charter school board okays union talks
(New Orleans – May 16, 2014) The board of one of America’s highest performing high schools has agreed to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with teachers. On Thursday night, Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans became the city’s second charter school to embrace the collective voice of their teaching staff by formally recognizing a union.
AFT-MD and community partners distribute 2000+ books to kids
The Community Engagement Committee of AFT-Maryland partnered with the Baltimore Teachers Union,
Brown v. Board at 60
Community Outreach Opportunity
MHFT is planning several community outreach events to promote real engagement with our community in support of our students and neighborhood public schools. The Federation and the District believe that building relationships and partnerships with parents and community members is essential to improving student achievement. We encourage every MHUSD employee to join in this dialogue.
For Members
Steward Training - Milwaukee
When: Saturday, June 7, 2014, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: AFSCME Council 48, 3427 W. St. Paul Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
AFSCME will be providing steward training on how to function in the new world of Act 10. Preregistration is required. See the flyer for more information. If you have questions, contact wpec-president@aft-wisconsin.org or wpec@aft-wisconsin.org.
