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UMF: Michael Burke, mdburke@maine.edu
UMPI: Brent Andersen, brent.andersen@maine.edu
UM: Ronald Nadeau, ronald_nadeau@umit.maine.edu
or
UM: Susan Camp, susan_camp@umit.maine.edu
USM: Harlan Baker, hbaker@maine.edu
UMF: Michael Burke, mdburke@maine.edu
UMPI: Brent Andersen, brent.andersen@maine.edu
UM: Ronald Nadeau, ronald_nadeau@umit.maine.edu
or
UM: Susan Camp, susan_camp@umit.maine.edu
USM: Harlan Baker, hbaker@maine.edu
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A coalition of unions including AFT-Wisconsin filed a lawsuit over the controversial law last year. The court ruled that the state cannot prevent public employee unions from collecting voluntary dues through payroll deductions and cannot require that they recertify annually. To read a Wisconsin State Journal article about the decision and to read a copy of the decision itself, Click Here.
Update (5/2/12) -- The Walker administration appealed the court's decision regarding annual recertifications and paycheck deductions. The administration also asked for a temporary stay of these decisions. In a somewhat confusing ruling, the judge denied the request for a stay regarding payroll deductions and he also ruled that going forward, the State could NOT require annual recertifications. However, he left in place the recertification elections that were already required (and held). The next step is circuit court for the appeals which our attorney estimates could take 6 to 9 months.
BREAKING NEWS: Federal judge strikes down portions of Act 10
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In response to member requests, here are the Powerpopint presentations from our 2011-2012 convocation sessions.
This article contains the most recent proposed Fall 2012 schedule. Part-time faculty are encouraged to check out the schedule and bring any concerns to the attention of their Associate Dean or Campus Administrator.
The Georgia Federation of Teachers met with Executive Director, Jeffrey L. Ezell of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia on March 26, 2012 to discuss the steps that TRS is taking to maintain financial security, stability and sustainability.
Education Austin members who are able should consider attending the dedication of the Tejano Monument on the south lawn of the Capitol this Thursday, March 29, at 10 AM. The memorial honors early Spanish and Mexican explorers and settlers and their descendants. According to yesterday’s Statesman, “…hundreds of schoolchildren will lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and the descendants of pioneer Tejano settlers will unveil some of the 10 pieces of the massive granite and bronze statuary. Children will lift the veils off statues depicting a young boy and girl.”
For more information, visit www.tejanomonument.com