The Florida Legislature has begun ! These are the 60 most dangerous days in Florida's political life !

AFT says “Activists never retire”. Working with retirees from AFT, UFT, NEA and NYSUT here in Florida that is very believable! Retirees are making a difference despite the obstacles presented by COVID.

HB 2009 passes; Payroll deduction of union dues prohibited 

The West Virginia Legislature passed a bill on March 19th to prohibit public employees from having their union dues automatically deducted from their paychecks, a practice that has been the norm for decades.  

1. You are allowed 2 hours per vaccination, 2 vaccinations maximum, for a total of 4 hours maximum.

2. You must be charged sick time for the time missed from work to get the vaccination.

3. Proof of vaccination must include name, date and time of vaccination.

4. Sick time taken due to an adverse reaction from the vaccination is NOT reimburseable.

We are very excited to announce our endorsement of Kevin ESCOBAR for School Board, District 7. Kevin is the son of 2 retired teachers and knows the struggles that educators are facing. NAFT is excited to work further with Kevin and we look forward to seeing him take the District 7 seat. The time for change is now!

http://sabea.ny.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2021-02/sabea-jan2021_1.pdf

What are some of the benefits of AFT Membership that most people don't know about?

RESOURCES FOR WINTER STORM RELIEF

• Texas AFL-CIO Freeze Resources https://www.texasaflcio.org/freeze-resources
• Disaster Assistance https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
• Texas Rent Relief https://texasrentrelief.com/

• FEMA Assistance
• What is it? How do I apply?: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/program
• ¿Qué es? ¿Cómo aplico?: https://www.fema.gov/es/assistance/individual/program 
• SNAP Assistance
• Important Information for SNAP Recipients: https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home 
• Información importante para los destinatarios de SNAP: https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home?lang=es_ES 
• Texas Health & Human Services
• Receiving Disaster Assistance: https://hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/disaster-assistance/receiving-disaster-assistance 
• Cómo se obtiene la ayuda en casos de desastre: https://hhs.texas.gov/es/servicios/finanzas/ayuda-para-victimas-de-desastre/como-se-obtiene-la-ayuda-en-casos-de-desastre 
• Central Texas Food Bank
• English - https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/ 
• Español - https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/es 
• Updated Community Resource Map
• https://austincold.com/ 
• ACC Updates, Information, & Resources
• https://www.austincc.edu/offices/emergency-management/safety-and-emergency-communications 
• Austin Disaster Relief Network
• Crisis Cleanup Help Hotline - 1-800-329-8052
• Churches offering access to showers & laundry
• https://adrn.org/disaster-relief/winter-storm-response/ 
• Emergency Repair Permits
• English - http://austintexas.gov/page/emergency-repairs 
• Español - número de teléfono: 3-1-1

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

• 2-1-1
• Disaster Assistance Questions & Help with SNAP
• Preguntas sobre Asistencia por Desastre y Ayuda con SNAP
• 3-1-1
• To submit a Service Request for Potholes on the Streets, Fallen Trees, and Traffic Signs not Working
• Para enviar una Solicitud de Servicio para Baches en las Calles, Árboles Caídos y Señales de Tráfico que no Funcionan

The following are eligible nominees for the 2021 Election Committee Election: