Unsung Heroes Hike
UFAS Members Endorsed Breathe Act Last Spring
AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas on the Appointment of AFT-W VP for Higher Education Jon Shelton to the UW System Presidential Search Committee
For Immediate Release:
Friday, July 9, 2021
Madison, WI - Today the UW System announced that Board of Regents President Edmund Manydeeds III has selected AFT-Wisconsin VP of Higher Education Jon Shelton as a member of the UW System Presidential Search Committee. Shelton is an Associate Professor of Democracy and Justice Studies at UW-Green Bay, and also serves as his campus’s Faculty Representative to the UW System. AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas responded as follows:
Now Hiring Field Representative
AFT-Oregon is seeking a full-time field representative. Field representatives are responsible for assisting, advising, and training local leaders and activists in building a strong union. Responsibilities include developing issues-based organizing plans, building worksite leader systems, member organizing, negotiating bargaining agreements, handling grievance processes, political activation and education, and leadership development.
NYSUT Member Briefing - July 9, 2021
CDC issues new K-12 guidelines for the fall
PFT President Jerry Jordan on New CDC Guidance for Schools
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July 2021 Newsletter
Hazard Pay Arbitration
2 Running for VP Tier II
Stand up for Fair Contract July 13
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Hazard Pay: Arbitrator Sides With Management
Our grievance over UConn Health’s failure to provide double time to hourly employees who continued to report to work during the pandemic has been denied in arbitration. This is the final step in our fight. See the arbitrator’s full ruling.
Video Recap of AFT-Maryland 2021 Triennial Convention
AFT-Maryland successfully held their 2021 Triennial Convention virtually. Although it was heartbreaking not to be together in person, the virtual convention came as close to recreating the feeling of worker solidarity and forward progression for the state federation as possible. Take a look at a recap from the two-day convention. Special thank you to our locals and delegates for a great convention.
Click here to watch the recap video on AFT-Maryland's YouTube channel.
Belinda Reagan Retires as President of PFSP 111
After a long and illustrious career, Belinda Reagan has retired as President of Portland Federation of School Professionals (PFSP), AFT Local 111. AFT-Oregon wishes to thank Belinda for her years of service to both PFSP and AFT-Oregon.
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