Dear Colleagues:
As I am sure you are aware, the special session called by Governor Edwards began a few days ago. And for those of you who follow political activities, the predictable pushing and shoving between the political parties (and various special interest groups) is on full display. (Such is the nature of politics.)
Early voting for the 2016 primaries is upon us!
From Tuesday, February 16, to Friday, February 26, registered voters can go to any of the numerous polling locations in Travis County. To find a polling place near you, go to http://www.traviscountyelections.org.
Below are the candidates endorsed by Education Austin:
Welcome to the Macomb Intermediate Federation of Teachers website!
Please take moment to explore the site, specifically the About Us or Membership tabs to find member specific information including the names, photos and contact information for your building representative.
On this site we also have copies of the Constitution, the current contract, the seniority list, contact information for your legislators and a New Member handbook to lead you through the process of participating in your union. Sign in with your AFT Member email and password to view all member information.
From a history of this organization to the services and discounts you can get as a union member, this site will provide answers to your questions and give you the information you need to make decisions about your future.
Welcome to the MIFT 2144!!!
Jacqueline Goosen
President
UPDATED 2/18/16
We can make a difference in our future over the next 10 weeks. There are several activities where the presence of A&R employees (along with other State Employees) will impact our livelihoods. In general, we need to engage our State Legislators and the Governor. Each legislator is interested in "customer feedback" so we need to do just that...and that begins this week.
A couple of things happened just before we all began our holiday weekend: First, Ben Barnes released an unsigned letter to Comptroller Lembo, State Treasurer Nappier, Sal Luciano (VP of AFL-CIO and Exec Dir of AFSCME), and Mark Waxenburg (Exec Dir CT Education Association) requesting a public forum to debate the various competing pension funding proposals. The Governor has requested this meeting be held on March 15. Holding a public forum is an odd request and it is uncertain as to whether the request will be fulfilled. Regardless, union presidents will be meeting with Comptroller Lembo
Please click here to download the UCC adjunct contract pdf.
The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.
The AFT has organized school and college support staff since the early 1930s, when the first PSRP affiliate, the Education Secretaries of Chicago, was founded. Today, the AFT PSRP division sets a foundation for high-quality education by supporting meaningful professional development, promoting health and safety in the workplace, and demonstrating the importance of a strong and just work ethic in a bully-free environment. Most important is its commitment to safe and welcoming schools for students who deserve high-quality food programs; reliable school buses; clean, secure buildings; efficiently run offices; and well-trained paraprofessional staff.
The steering body for the PSRP division is the PSRP program and policy council, which includes 28 leader members from around the country, who provide guidance and advice on new programs and services for PSRP members, helping to enrich the lives of members and students alike.
updated 2/9/16
Why would any legislator recommend that constituents of their state have their salaries lowered, their expenses increased, their health insurance restricted, and their long-term financial security eliminated? Read the names of the legislators on this bill. These are examples of the "bad apple's" that shouldn't be re-elected under any circumstance.
This is their toy, but this is our livelihood.
In the Governor's State of the State address he referred to the various union leaders as his partner. We want to make a few things clear:
