(Baton Rouge – October 25, 2017) After years of litigation, approximately 350 Filipino teachers who were held in virtual bondage in Louisiana by a placement agency are slated to receive money from a class action lawsuit against the recruiter and her company. Each teacher will receive approximately $2,200.00.

“This is the bittersweet ending to a sad story of exploitation,” said Louisiana Federation of Teachers President Larry Carter. “While these teachers can never be properly compensated for their suffering, we have at least validated the rule of law and sent a strong message to those who would profit from such human trafficking.”

In less than a month, we will have the opportunity to put New Jersey back on the right track. On November 7th, we can either elect a governor who will continue the failed policies of the Christie administration or elect a real champion for working people. Our union has endorsed Phil Murphy for Governor and Sheila Oliver for Lieutenant Governor because we know they will fight for us.

NTU LGBTQ COMMITTEE/NETWORK - School districts nationwide are facing increased concerns over giving voice, protection, and resources to their LGBTQ students, and staff. Recent events in Newark serve to highlight that concern, here, as well.   The Newark Teacher’s Union has taken notice.

The NTU Executive Board is revamping our Social Justice and Community Engagement Committee and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

At this meeting, we want to discuss your concerns, hear your ideas, and show you how to get involved!

Join NTU Vice Presidents Chris Canik and Yvette Jordan in developing an action plan for the 2017-2018 school year and beyond!

Monday, October 30, 2017 4:00 PM—5:30 PM

Newark Teachers Union

1019 Broad Street, Newarlk NJ

Parking Available behind building

The following

Some information from the Office of the State Comptroller to SEBAC about Preferred Providers

Plus, a letter about the Anthem/Hartford Healthcare dispute

The Fall Luncheon was attended by sixty colleagues from our member chapters (Commack, Elwood, Harborfields, Hauppauge, Huntington, Kings Park, Northport, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Sachem, Smithtown and Three Village). VOTE/COPE Chair June Smith gave an update on NYSUT’S phone campaign to defeat the Constitutional Convention proposition.

Below you'll find the link to the October-November-December Newsletter. Remember, click on the link ending in .pdf to view it.

http://unit47.ct.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2017-10/octnovdec.pdf