THE TRUTH ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY
BY DEB ESCOBAR 25 APRIL 2019
Urgent Notice -- April General Membership Meeting Location Change
2019 Annual Meeting set for Bangor, Portland locations
PATFA invites you to join part-time faculty members from around Maine at the 2019 Annual Meeting – at two locations on Saturday, May 18, 2019.
We will gather in Portland and Bangor for a 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. meeting using video conference technology. A free lunch will be provided at both locations.
The Part-time Faculty Association of Maine (PATFA) represents the 2,000 adjunct faculty members at the seven universities of the University of Maine System. All adjuncts are welcome and are invited to this meeting, although only PATFA members may vote.
2019 Staffing Information
All your staffing needs for 2019-2020 school year can be found below (click "MORE" for all documents related to staffing)
Workers' Memorial Day - Observed Friday April 26 in Hartford, Bushnell Park
Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don’t die of mystery ailments, or in tragic “accidents”. They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn’t that important a priority. Workers’ Memorial Day commemorates those workers. Workers’ Memorial Day is held on 28 April every year, all over the world workers and their representatives conduct events, demonstrations, vigils and a whole host of other activities to mark the day.
Lesson Plan Settlement Agreement Signed
April 19, 2019
Dear Members,
I am pleased to announce that today CTA and the District signed a settlement agreement concerning lesson plans.
To summarize the settlement, teachers will not be required to use Curriculum Resource Materials (CRMs), lesson plan templates or to complete team lesson plans. Teachers do not have to prepare common boards or use team lesson plans.
DRS Tax Attorney Agreement Approved by Legislature
Congratulations to the DRS Tax Attorneys!!!!! We officially welcome you into A&R!!!!!
SABEA April 2019 Newsletter
Here is our SABEA Newsletter for April 2019.
Breaking news that NYS has made important changes in APPR language that will no longer link state exams, with local bargaining, to teacher evaluations. Quite the news and a huge thank you to those who contribute to VOTE COPE to help make this happen.
In this newsletter, information regarding our June election of officers: candidates, their bios and timeline for the elections including absentee ballot information.
STATEWIDE WALK-IN ON APRIL 17th!
Negotiations Update
Since the College closed for Covid 19, your Negotiating Team has been meeting with the College on a regular basis via Zoom as we continue to strive for a fair and equitable contract.
Our last session was conducted on May 14th, and our next session which was scheduled for May 28th was cancelled by the College. We will update this message as soon as another session is sceduled.
While we do our best to bring you a tentative agreement as soon as possible, please know that we appreciate your patience and support.
