After months of obstruction, we've made real progress on a budget deal and for the first time I'm optimistic we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Join us for the next BCFPE General Membership Meeting:
Thurs., Dec. 3, 2015, 6:00-7:00p.m.
305 W. Chesapeake Ave, Ste L-30, Towson, MD

Learn about the FY2017 Negotiations, Healthcare update, and more.
Click through for more information:

Some resources about civil service. 

Article by our Attorney - "Civil Service System: Proposed Bills Change Hiring and Firing Processes" by Timothy Hawks and Michele Sumara. 

The History of Wisconsin Civil Service System - written by OSER to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Wisconsin's Civil Service System. 

Letter to Editor by Klein - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Letter to Editor by Klein - Wisconsin State Journal

Letter to Editor by Hynum - Capital Times.  A slightly edit version also ran in Wisconsin State Journal. 

After Superstorm Sandy devastated our state three years ago, AFT and AFTNJ worked to identify members who had been impacted and assist in recovery. We supported the efforts of local food banks and provided information and referrals to the organizations providing direct assistance to families impacted by the storm. 

On NOVEMBER 12, 2015 at 4:00 PM, we will be having an instructional meeting for all teachers who would like to be made current on the state of the law of child abuse, child neglect, and lack of supervision.   If you will be attending, please RSVP with Venetta Smith (973) 643-8430, Ext 10 or email vsmith@ntuaft.com.

For more info, click here: http://newark.nj.aft.org/events/dyfs-instructional-meeting

The CFT/CFOP 1st Annual Trunk or Treat was a SMASHING SUCCESS! 

Click here to see the picture album from our day of Trunk or Treating in the parking lot!

Taste of Morgan Hill Thank You!

Huge thanks again to the 24 teachers who came out! It was wonderful to have teachers pass out mascot coloring sheets, crayons, and candy. While simple, this work is extremely important.

Tickets to the San Jose Barracudas Union Night on October 9th were given as a thank you to those who worked in our booth. While the Barracudas did not prevail, it was a fun first game for MHFT and the Barracudas (who just moved to the West Coast).

Educators:

Please take a moment to read the following linked article about NPS’s mistreatment of our district's most vulnerable population, Students with Disabilities (SWD’s).

http://www.edlawcenter.org/news/archives/special-education/newark-schools-court-monitor-questions-validity-of-key-special-education-records.html