Here are the minutes from the 4/15/16 CCCFT Steering Committee meeting:

http://cccft.wa.aft.org/files/cccft_steering_committee_meeting_notes_4.15.16.pdf

We attended a meeting today and this giveaway was shared with us.  We were told that the proceeds will be used to fund McNeese Scholarships… athletic and academic.  Everyone in attendance was asked to share the information.  We think it is a great cause and wanted you to all be aware of the opportunity.

The semester may be drawing to a close, but there’s a lot going on here with EMUFT. As we move toward summer, there are many opportunities to be involved. This email contains updates on a few key issues. Contact EMUFT President Lisa Laverty or EMUFT Staff Organizer, Tim Allen, for more information on these and other issues, and for ways that you can be active in your union:

Avoid long lines on Election Day! Maryland has expanded early voting this year to make sure you have the best chance to make your vote count! Read on for MD Early Voting Dates, Times, and Locations.

Friday, June 24th

We are pleased to announce that we have been invited to celebrate the AFL-CIO Union Night at Camden Yards on Friday, June 24, 2016 to see the Orioles play the Rays.

Read on for more ticket info...

"The National Prescription Drugs Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for the abuse of medications."

Several collection sites have been established on Long Island for Saturday, April 30th, from 10 am to 2 pm:

HTA @ NYSUT RA. United with other unionists we will persevere!

Colleagues,

1)      Negotiations Update – Earlier this week, the NTU reached out to the Newark Public Schools of our intentions to formally begin negotiations.  Our contract negotiations committee is hard at work putting together all the proposals we received from the members in preparation for exchanging demands and proposals with the Newark Public schools.  We will continue to keep you as informed as possible without violating the confidentiality inherent in negotiations.

In need of the services of a Notary Public? MCEA is pleased to announce that effective immediately we are providing FREE Notary Public services here at our headquarters office for MCEA members. It is convenient and free so please contact Sherry Stewart to take advantage of this opportunity. Ms. Stewart may be reached at 410-298-8800 extension 239.