I feel that it is crucial and my job to keep you informed at such a tumultuous time in public education. Below I have included specific articles and video’s in case you haven’t seen them.

As the new semester begins at the seven universities of the University of Maine System, the Part-time Faculty Association of Maine (PATFA) reminds adjuncts to be aware of our contract language – especially if your courses are taken away.

Your contract addresses what happens when last-minute changes occur.

We provide the relevant contract language below. You would be wise to review it. Of course, the System has rights – but so do you.

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For 2008 - 2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement, [click here].

For 2003 - 2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement, [click here].

Meetings are held every second Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the union office located at 14191 Greenfield, Detroit (between Grand River and Schoolcraft).

• October 10, 2015
• November 14, 2015
• December 12, 2015 (Holiday Celebration)
• January 9, 2016
• February 13, 2016
• March 12, 2016
• April (No Meeting)
• May 14, 2016
• June 11, 2016 (Retirees Luncheon)

All members are encouraged to attend meetings to stay informed.

DEMAND the NYS Legislature and the Board of Regents stop the anti-public school agenda of the Governor and Chancellor.  (<-- link)  NYS Allies for Public Education (NYSAPE), a coalition of 50 parent and educator groups statewide, has sent a letter to Governor Cuomo, responding to the questions posed in his December 18^t

Please mark your calendars for some Basketball fun on Friday, March 6 at Hilton High School.

Our 3 elementary schools will be playing basketball against each other for a good cause!

Come watch your school team and have some fun with foul shots for our fans at half-time, pizza and candy sales.

All proceeds go to Scholarships for Hilton graduating seniors majoring in education.