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The deadline for the Summer issue is Aug. 1 at 5 pm. Please email submissions to skagitaft@gmail.com.

AFT President Randi Weingarten’s latest column outlines the urgency of using our voices—our votes—in this life-changing election, when we will make a choice “between President Donald Trump, who has trafficked in chaos, fear, lies and division, and former Vice President Joe Biden, who seeks to reverse Trump’s failures on COVID-19 and the economy, and to unite and uplift the American people.” Besides the four crises we face—a pandemic, an economic crisis, racism and a climate emergency—democracy itself is on the ballot, as Trump continues to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the election.

AFT national has provided leaders and members with a section of information and resources about COVID-19 on their website. Visit aft.org/coronavirus for what you need to know to be prepared and protected--including special materials for nurses, health professionals and higher education institutions. LEARN MORE.

We know that to survive this pandemic, we need a massive investment in our communities and schools. The HEROES Act is a vital step toward helping our country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tell your senators: Act now. Pass the Heroes Act! START WRITING.

UPDATE: On October 15, 2020, The BCFPE Executive Board approved the below FY2022 Negotiations Committee. Please contact them with any negotiation’s suggestions.

BCFPE FY2022 NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE:

• John Ripley, BCFPE President & Committee Chair
• Adam Hendrix, BCFPE Executive Vice President (at large)
• Tania Lemmon, Corrections (at large)
• Kasia Gatchalian, BCFPE Area 1 VP (at large)
• Matt Madairy, BCFPE Area 3 VP
• Hermes Rios, BCFPE Area 6 VP
• Sarah Witcher, BCFPE Area 7 VP

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Reminder:   We continue to discuss with the superintendent what November will look like.  Anything you are hearing from your administrators is TENTATIVE!   It looks like the survey will not be going out until next week.  More information to come.

In this issue:

1) TeleTown Hall Membership Meeting - October 20

2) Latest word on mandates

3) Health Benefits Update

And More!

AFT Healthcare's Annual Member Meeting will take place Monday November 16th Via Zoom from 6PM-9PM. To RSVP to the member meeting click here.