http://sabea.ny.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-10/sabea_nwsltr_sept18.pdf

RC-23 Holiday Trip to New York City-December 13^th 2018

Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a possible guided tour. Enjoy the seasonal decorations and shopping. While you are there, don’t miss the Neapolitan Christmas Tree!

My good friend and colleague Kim Kohlhaas, President of AFT-Wisconsin, shared a video with me from a TED Talk. https://www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movement While watching the short 3 minute video I learned a valuable lesson, we need to start a movement in order to build a union. 

Starting a Movement

By Marti Zins TRA Representative on Retired Governing Board

Frequently people ask why it is important to maintain a pension plan for teachers and why worry if it is a defined benefit (DB) plan or a defined contribution (DC) plan. Let’s take the issue apart for understanding.

Are you looking for information on the Janus decision?  Here is a link with all the information. 

https://www.educationminnesota.org/advocacy/choose-union/Local-leader-resources

On October 4th, AFT Lone Star Members addresses the LSC Board of Trustees on the following issues:

1. Campus safety
2. Adjunct Pay/equity
3. Shared Governance
4. Grievance Process

Below are policy recommendations and information presented to LSC in support of our proposals:

Administer performace review - AFT Recommendations

I believe in them pure and simple. Our union stood tall and proud in support of each other, sharing the love and support.—Pamela Munsell, RN, Adult Primary Care South Burlington, UVMMC

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Maryland Professional Employees Council was front and center at the State Center worksite, engaging members, talking to union activists, and rallying the bargaining unit for upcoming economic negotiations. The union chose the Farmers Market as the day to be on the street talking to members who were out and about.