Spanish Version for Opting Out.
Padres en Nueva York se unen a un movimiento nacional que rechaza los exámenes estandarizados bajo el nuevo estándar académico conocido como Common Core.
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NYSUT asks Members to Call State Senators NOW!!!!
NYSUT is asking everyone to call members of the New York State Senator NOW!!!
Speaking out for better paraeducator staffing
Union building representative at Burns Latino Studies Academy Mary Russell was among the members to urge the legislature to adopt recommendations in the recent school paraprofessionals staffing study. Click here to read her testimony.
Unfair Labor Practice complaint filed
AFT Healthcare-MD Local #5197 has filed an Unfair Labor Practice complaint with the Maryland Public Employee Labor Relations Board over the State's implementation of the Registered Nurse signing bonus and retention bonus that was negotiated between the Union and the State in the 2014-2015 MOU (collective bargaining agreement).
MD Senate unanimously votes for state's $40 billion budget
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Senate voted unanimously Thursday for the state’s $40 billion budget.
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Legislative issues
Click here to view legislative issues pertaining to MCEA. Our lobbyist is Rose Wertz.
Voluntary Separation Program Info
At the Area IV Advisory Council meeting in February, Mike Keeney reported that the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) has been announced. This is an effort to encourage employees to retire.
Teachers talk about going to Annapolis to lobby their legislators
Melissa Lake and Shannon Jeter, both teachers at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School and members of the Baltimore Teachers Union, talk about going to Annapolis to advocate for Public Schools and their students.
911 Center Informational Day Meetings
BCFPE will be holding informational meetings regarding the County/Union 12-hour shift proposals for 9-1-1 Center employees.
WE ARE FIGHTING TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS
Stop by and get the facts - Tues. March 31st. See flyer for times and location: Click here for the flyer.
The 9-1-1 Center is distributing a county survey regarding implementation of the 12-hour shift proposals. Click here for a copy of what is being proposed.
((( WE URGE EMPLOYEES TO STOP BY ON MARCH 31 BEFORE TAKING THE COUNTY SURVEY )))
Stand With the Two-thirds of New Yorkers Who Reject the Governor's Education Proposals
NYSUT members need to make sure that Assembly Democrats stand firm during budget negotiation.
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