Maryland state workers are reminded that the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, is a day off thanks to the terms of the contracts negotiated by unions. ...

MPEC members and all unit G employees,

As president of MPEC, I would like to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving holiday. As state of Maryland employees, we will be able to enjoy a five-day holiday this year which will include this coming Wednesday thanks to a provision in the last contract negotiated by your union which included an additional paid day off before the holiday.

MPEC will continue to work to assure you the best possible benefits and working conditions for your state careers. We value your input and support as we work on your behalf.

Before, during and after Superstorm Sandy, Ocean City, Md., employees worked to keep residents safe and protect their seaside town. Praise for them came from all quarters: the mayor, city council and residents.

But it wasn't enough for them to win a referendum guaranteeing them the right to collective bargaining...

The North Dakota Public Employees Association and American Federation of Teachers are proud to announce Nathan Rham as our new Project Organizer-Central N.D.

As a former employee of American Crystal Sugar and a locked-out BCTGM union member, Rham has been active and passionate in his involvement in demonstrating against the unfair action by ACS management, and raising visibility to the plight of his union brothers and sisters.

Click here to read more about the path that brought Rham to NDPEA.

The application to apply is attached.

Click on the link below.

http://eta.ny.aft.org/files/community_fund_application.pdf

AFT-Mon and Marion Members made their voices heard in solidarity

against real, proposed PEIA Take Backs at a PEIA Finance Board Hearing

in Morgantown on November 13th. AFT Marion County President,

and state AFT Vice President, Stacey Strawderman, spoke against

any PEIA Take Backs. Stacey informed the board that we have a crisis

in public education in West Virginia and that we are not competitive

with our contiguous states. She also told the board that WV does not

offer a salary and benefit package that will allow us to compete for new

teachers.

Stacey urged the board to reject this plan and convince the governor to

do the right thing—which is to provide the $4 million needed to offset

the cutbacks.

NYSUT is clear:

Dear Colleagues,

We’re in a new school year, which is quite different from those we have experienced in the past. 

Hurricane Sandy was one we will never forget.  The devastation was widespread, yet it pulled many of us together.  The Human Spirit prevails.  My heart is heavy with sadness for those who lost loved ones and those who suffered the losses of their homes and possessions.

Teachers Cite ‘Genuine Conversation’ in Latest Talks With School Board Negotiators

LANGHORNE, PA (November 9, 2012) — Bargaining teams for teachers and the Neshaminy School Board met late into Thursday night for discussions that Neshaminy Federation of Teachers leaders called some of the “more productive talks” the two sides have had in recent weeks.

Contract talks continued well past 11 p.m. Thursday in the first negotiating session since schools reopened after being closed for a week by Superstorm Sandy.

“We believe that both teams left the session with a better understanding of each other’s positions and a sense that the range of issues is becoming more focused,” said NFT President Louise Boyd. “Both sides took the opportunity Thursday night to really engage in genuine conversation aimed at understanding how these proposals affect our members in day-to-day school operations and the classroom instruction of Neshaminy students.”

Boyd said the NFT team was “satisfied that such candid discussions can lead to new insight that we can build on to expand our areas of agreement.”

The next negotiating session is scheduled Nov. 26. Between now and then, the parties agreed to review proposals that narrow the remaining issues and better define areas of agreement and areas that need more attention. The NFT agreed to prepare a comprehensive document for consideration by both teams that incorporates provisions the parties have tentatively agreed to and proposals for further review and discussion.

A general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13th at 6:00PM in the Will Rogers High School Annex. All members of the bargaining unit are welcome and encouraged to attend, regardless of union membership status! Join us for news updates about AFT 6049 Oklahoma.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Will Rogers High School is located at 3909 East 5th Place, Tulsa OK 74112.