Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) trained a new group of stewards in the union’s office on Tuesday May 23, 2017. The stewards learned a lot about their union and its function. Many of them told stories of workplace bullying and harassment from superiors while also noting the difference in the behavior of management when a union official was present and when one was not.
Click HERE for a survey for which non-economic article in the current contract you would like the bargaining team to reopen with management for next year. This survey is open to both OSEA and non-member employees in the classified bargaining unit.
We're also asking for some input on when is the best day of the week or day of the month to meet as a chapter next year.
Thanks.
The University High School Lady Phoenix cheerleaders went down to Jackson,
NJ on Saturday, May 20th and competed in the Annual Six Flags Cheerfest.
They took 2nd place in the Varsity High School division. Congratulations
ladies under the direction of UHS Alum, Yazmin Seabrook! Stand Up!
LET'S GO PHOENIX!
Thank you to our fantastic members who joined us at our Annual Member Meeting. We look forward to continue working to keeping our members connected, protected and respected.
(New Orleans – May 22, 2017) Educators at Mary D. Coghill Charter School will move to bargain a first contract with the school administration after decisively voting to join the United Teachers of New Orleans, an affiliate of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers.
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation Services requests your feedback on a proposed structure for the future of Michigan teacher certification.
Please click the Web link below to view a short video explaining the proposed certificate structure and a link to the survey. Your perspective is extremely important to us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdSSY4EJKeQ&feature=youtu.be
Bow, NH - May 18, 2017
The NH House met briefly yesterday, primarily to pass an emergency bridge appropriation to keep the Dept. of Health and Human Services functioning until the end of the budget year on June 30. While there was the usual vocal opposition from those who oppose virtually any governmental spending, the bill passed easily.
Action Needed So, many important votes lie ahead. Please contact your House Representative and ask her/him to oppose SB 3 (voter suppression), SB 8 (the Edelblut/Croydon bill) and to fully fund full-day kindergarten. And, while doing so, keep your eyes and ears open, as we await the Senate’s version of the 2017-2019 NH State budget.
Colleagues,
1) NTU Hall of Fame Dinner – Huge Kudos to the NTU Staff and Ed Resource Committee! This year, we were able to give out 15 scholarships totaling $21,750 to our members and Newark students at our annual Hall of Fame Dinner. Our fund raising efforts raised over $56K for this terrific event.
Pictures from the event will be posted on our website soon.
Dear NTU Members:
On Friday, April 28th, those available, attended the NTU Elections nomination meeting. I have been waiting for the certification letter from the NTU Elections Committee to share the results with you. That notification is below. Only one slate was nominated and ran unopposed and by virtue of a nominal vote by a member in good standing, that slate was reelected to office.
Colleagues
1) Contract Update: We have gotten a lot of questions about “When we will be receiving our retro checks?” We are working with NPS to get them out as soon as possible. Right now, we know that they will be two separate checks (one for 2015-2016 and one for 2016-2017 school year) and both checks will be out by July 15 at the latest.
