Having reflected on the tragedy on Friday, I would like to send my condolences to the community of Newtown, Connecticut and the students, parents, faculty and staff at Sandy Hook Elementary School. 

Both Parties Meet Despite Mediator’s Absence

LANGHORNE, PA (December 12, 2012) — The Mediator was unable to attend Wednesday evening’s negotiation session between bargaining teams for the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers and the Neshaminy School Board.

The parties nevertheless went ahead with face-to-face bargaining—discussing the Federation’s comprehensive proposal. The document, which was provided to the Board in advance of the meeting, addressed a number of the outstanding issues.

Disagreement on several issues has slowed the momentum of the talks. Despite the substantial economic concessions offered by the teachers, the Board refuses to seriously consider a number of significant issues that are critical to the educational quality of Neshaminy schools. While the NFT is insisting on guarantees of educational excellence for students, the Board is looking to lift class size limits and allow administrators to change students’ grades without teacher involvement.

The District indicated that it required additional time to consider the Federation’s positions.

The next negotiation session is scheduled for 12/18/12.

Workers in Michigan need your help to protect their voice and Michigan’s middle class

Workers in Michigan need your help to protect their voice and Michigan’s middle class

Please find the E-Board meeting minutes from November 30, 2012. This meeting included helpful information from Jerry in the Treasurer report and critical information brought to the Federation concerning issues for upcoming bargaining.

New officers to the Board were elected.  Dr. Borden gave a presention outlining teacher evaluation.  Dr. Borden and Mr. Rhodes presented a power point regarding technology within the districts and how it is implemented and goals for the future.

State employees such as healthcare workers in Bargaining Unit E and engineers, scientists, and other professionals in Bargaining Unit G will find a 2% raise in their pay checks beginning January 1, 2013.

State employees such as healthcare workers in Bargaining Unit E and engineers, scientists, and other professionals in Bargaining Unit G will find a 2% raise in their pay checks beginning January 1, 2013.

State employees such as healthcare workers in Bargaining Unit E and engineers, scientists, and other professionals in Bargaining Unit G will find a 2% raise in their pay checks beginning January 1, 2013.

Houston Education Support Personnel (HESP) 6315 wins again. In this years Consultation Election with HISD, the employees voted to elect HESP as the only organization to hold a consultation seat with HISD.