An Important Message from HCSTA President Pam Stadtmiller
I feel that it is crucial and my job to keep you informed at such a tumultuous time in public education. Below I have included specific articles and video’s in case you haven’t seen them.
Take the Contract Survey
Want input into negotiations for our next collective bargaining agreement? Take the survey and return to our bargaining team by March 15.
Click here for a survey you can print and fill out.
What if an adjunct's class is cancelled?
As the new semester begins at the seven universities of the University of Maine System, the Part-time Faculty Association of Maine (PATFA) reminds adjuncts to be aware of our contract language – especially if your courses are taken away.
Your contract addresses what happens when last-minute changes occur.
We provide the relevant contract language below. You would be wise to review it. Of course, the System has rights – but so do you.
VIDEO: New ad campaign urges Cuomo to move beyond politics, fund public schools
Seniority List Update
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Contract for Food Service, Noon Hour Aides (Both Lunchroom and Early Childhood)
For 2008 - 2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement, [click here].
Paraprofessionals Contract
For 2003 - 2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement, [click here].
Membership Meeting Dates for 2015 - 2016
Meetings are held every second Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the union office located at 14191 Greenfield, Detroit (between Grand River and Schoolcraft).
- October 10, 2015
- November 14, 2015
- December 12, 2015 (Holiday Celebration)
- January 9, 2016
- February 13, 2016
- March 12, 2016
- April (No Meeting)
- May 14, 2016
- June 11, 2016 (Retirees Luncheon)
All members are encouraged to attend meetings to stay informed.
TAKE ACTION NOW!!
DEMAND the NYS Legislature and the Board of Regents stop the anti-public school agenda of the Governor and Chancellor. (<-- link) NYS Allies for Public Education (NYSAPE), a coalition of 50 parent and educator groups statewide, has sent a letter to Governor Cuomo, responding to the questions posed in his December 18t
