Thank You from the Chapter President

Hello Classified Staff (of Chapter 42),

I wanted to give a big thank you to the Members who came to and participated in our first chapter meeting. You guys listened to what we had to say, asked great questions, and left with a good understanding of the bargaining update. You also waited so patiently for the pizza and cookies.

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NTU Update - September 22, 2016

Colleagues,

1)      DYFS Update – Recently, an arbitrator put out a pretty shocking decision regarding a teacher allegedly bullying students.  Definitely something you should read and take to heart when dealing with students.

2)      NPS Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 27, 2016       6:00 PM

Elliott Street School

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UAP Members Celebrate Banned Books Week

Many of our members are librarians, writers, or teachers of English and Literature. This year we're highlighting their voices for Banned Books Week. Read on for more about their favorite banned books, why they teach what they do, and what's so important about intellectual freedom.

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Important evaluation reminder

 To All Newark Teachers, Aides and Clerks:

           Please insure that you keep a copy of every observation and annual evaluation that you receive.  There is no guarantee that copies of your observations and evaluations will make it into your personnel file at 2 Cedar Street or not be deleted from Bloomboard.  Please always check Bloomboard to insure that the district’s records conform to observations and annual evaluations you have in your possession.

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Membership Meeting, Monday September 26, 2016

Colleagues,

On Monday, September 26, 2016, we will be having a membership meeting at the Newark Teachers Union from 4 PM to 5:30 PM to discuss our upcoming “Respect the Contract” Job Actions.  All are welcome (especially staff at schools without Building Reps) to come talk to the Negotiations Team about the current state of contract negotiations and why the upcoming job action will be so important.

Membership Meeting

Monday, September 26, 2016

4 pm to 5:30 PM

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AFT Union Plus Scholarships

Colleagues,

American Federation of Teachers has posted an application for Union Plus Scholarships.  More information can be found at http://unionplus.org/scholarships/ or here.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 12 PM EST, awardees will be announced on May 31.

In Solidarity,

Mike Maillaro

Director of Research and Communication

Newark Teachers Union

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From the Desk of the President Deb Peterson - September / October 2016

September is the beginning of NYSUT’s fiscal and membership year, which affords us all with the opportunity for renewal and rejuvenation. It is also an opportunity to answer the charge of the NYSUT Standing Committee on Civil and Human Rights to advance the union's efforts to promote equity and social justice. NYSUT’s agenda promotes equal access to society's opportunities, thereby empowering people to have choices and control over their own destiny. 

Click to read complete From the Desk of the President 

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