Recently, some phone scams have surfaced targeting seniors. In one the caller identifies themselves as an IRS agent. Remember—the IRS never calls, they communicate by mail. Never give out social security numbers or bank information even if the caller is using IRS ID numbers and official sounding titles. If you get a call like this, hang up and call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477. All calls are kept anonymous.
Members from the Maryland Professional Employees Council and AFT-Maryland staff met with a goal of developing ways to strengthen the union and increase membership and activism. The group discussed various ideas and exchanged best practices. Many of the suggestions have been effective in rallying and activating members.
Welcome back, Gemma!
We are happy to report that Gemma is back in the office full time this semester. Joining her as office staff are Lori Shoemaker, Andrea Kusanovich, and Terri Eves-Knudsen, who are released part time, and remain in the classroom (or library) part time.
Joan Perini of NYSUT has written a letter to all NYSUT member about the proposal for a New York State Constitutional Convention and what it would mean to NYSUT members. She states:
Get the latest news from the Capitol with AFT-WV's Legislative Update for Feb. 19th.
The 2016 Maryland State Legislative Session is full of challenges for public employees. Help us move our agenda for working families as we call for:
Read about our positions on the issues by clicking the following links:
Five Shakopee Public Schools teachers are among the 114 candidates for the Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award for 2016. The names were released by Education Minnesota on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 (press release).
The five Shakopee candidates are:
The Baltimore AFL-CIO will decide which candidate will receive Labor's endorsement for Mayor of Baltimore. The unions of the AFT-Maryland, including the Baltimore Teachers Union, the City Union of Baltimore, and other state and county unions, will help make that decision.
Colleagues,
1) Advisory Board Meeting: The NTU has had several big legal victories in recent weeks, and we need to keep the momentum going. Make sure you get out to next week’s Advisory Board meeting and get your voice heard!
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 6:00 p.m.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
107 Ivy Hill
Newark, NJ 07108
If you would like to speak at the meeting, make sure you fill out the online form.
Join fellow union members to learn about opportunities and strategies to build a stronger union. Union strength is built on the involvement of our members!
