The 2016 AFT National Convention in Minneapolis, MN was one for the ages. Not only was it the 100th anniversary of the union, but there were a number of high profile elected officials and social justice activists that addressed the convention. The members even took to the streets themselves to put the rhetoric into action.
From the website of Silver, Golub & Teitell:
"We understand that some State Human Resources Departments have just announced to their employees that SEBAC class members eligible for economic damages under the SEBAC Settlement will begin receiving their economic damage awards in their payroll.
Plan to attend the RC 23 Fall Lunchdon on October 28 at the Three Village Inn. Click the image below to download the luncheon flyer and registration form.
Did you know that as a member of NYSUT and AFT, you are eligible for a variety of discounts? It's true! You can save money on:
Registration is now open for the NYSUT Regional Conference. Download the Registration Form here.
AFT-Maryland, in conjunction with partners from a large cross section of Baltimore (including labor, community activist and the religious community), told the Baltimore City Council it wouldn’t support the Sagamore development at Port Covington TIF unless some key demands were met.
AFT-Maryland was present and accounted for at the DPW Youthworks Resource Fair on Wednesday July 27, 2016 at the War Memorial Building, registering Baltimoreans to vote. Staff, members, and retirees in attendance worked to get young and old alike registered and involved in the electoral process.
In the May 2016 issue of the NYSUT magazine, these helpful list was published to guide teachers in understanding the new regulations for registering with the TEACH system and logging your PD hours. Check it out for a quick reference.
Detroit Federation of Teachers Interim President Ivy Bailey today addressed members of the city’s Financial Review Commission (FRC) to urge decision-makers to reward the hard work of educators with fair and competitive salaries and benefits.
