DFT President Ivy Bailey on May 7 discussed a variety of topics, including the state of contract negotiations, incoming Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti, the Trump Administration and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
Click the Web link to watch http://ICYMI: Spotlight on the News: In-depth interview with Detroit Federation of Teachers President Ivy Bailey
Bow, NH- May 5, 2017
The House met in session yesterday, but what many expected to be a short session lasted until nearly late afternoon. The primary controversies centered around the continuing saga of Representative Robert Fisher, (R-Laconia), the outed creator and frequent contributor to the anti-feminist and misogynistic discussion forum “The Red Pill.” The Governor, Speaker, and Minority Leader, among others have called for Fisher’s resignation but there he was today, voting in the House. There were protesters outside the State House and the halls surrounding Reps Hall, while in the chamber, Minority Leader Steve Shurtleff introduced a resolution calling for a House investigation into the alleged activities of Fisher and whether he should be censured or even expelled. This touched off a long debate, with claims of free speech countered by the reality that the House maintains the right to regulate the conduct of its members. In the end, the resolution passed, but only after Republicans added on an investigation of a Democratic representative who used foul language in tweets some five months ago and who had since apologized. Hardly an equivalent to someone who allegedly wrote about rape as not entirely bad, since one must always consider the pleasure taken by the rapist.
MCEA represents State and County employees within the State of Maryland. We organize and fight for respect, dignity, fairness and higher wages in the workplace. We currently have an entry level position open for a part time contractual Labor Relations Specialist/Organizer.
Duties and Responsibilities Include the following:
Process grievances and appeals:
Colleagues,
1) Statement from President Abeigon regarding contract ratification - Recent headlines document that our struggle to continue to survive is real. Despite a major victory in its defense, our well-funded enemies will not stop their attacks on Seniority (LIFO: Last In First Out), nor will they stop attacking Tenure.
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TAKE THE INITIATIVE!
BECOME MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE!
GET INVOLVED BY ATTENDING A WORKSHOP
Dear Brothers & Sisters:
Colleagues,
On Thursday, May 11, 2017, we will hold a ratification vote for our contract settlement. Voting will run from 7 AM to 7 PM at the Newark Teachers Union, 1019 Broad Street. Parking is available behind the building.
Please bring ID, as only full dues paying members will be eligible to vote. We will be working with the Newark Public Schools on getting information out to administrators about allowing staff to come down to the Union to vote during their lunch periods.
HAPPY TEACHERS APPRECIATION WEEK FROM THE NTU, AFT, and NJEA!
