Senate Bill 61, the so-called Right to Work legislation, was heard before the House Labor Committee last week and was met with resounding public opposition. The Committee will be voting this week on a recommendation but we need to start contacting our own state representatives as they are poised to vote on SB 61 either on April 7th or 8th. W have defeated this bill 39 times before and for the sake of working families, we must be victorious one more time. 

Please click the following link to oppose this legislation and let your state representative know you are watching! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/constituent-concern-defeat-right-to-work-sb-61?source=direct_link&

It was short notice, but we were able to get some points in to our lawmakers about the importance of keeping UConn Health public and keeping overtime in pension calculations.

Below you will find the summary for negotiations for March 25, 2021.

http://unit47.ct.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2021-03/member_summary_march_25.pdf

PHILADELPHIA—"We continue to emphasize the importance of an ongoing, trackable database of positive COVID-19 cases in buildings, and have made this ask of the District. The temporary closure of Gideon Elementary's building is the right decision because it will help stop the spread of this virus--but it is very troubling. This is the second closure of a school building in just a few short weeks."

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In This Issue:

Dear AFT MA Leaders,

You are being invited to a meeting to discuss the legislative priorities of AFT MA.  We will present details of bills that have been submitted to our legislators that are related to or have an impact on our work.  More details will follow but please save the date by clicking the link below to receive a calendar invitation from zoom.

When: Apr 14, 2021 04:30 PM  

Register in advance for this meeting:

Museum of Fine Arts and our Community -- Workshop Highlighting the Programing and Digital Resources Available to Educators

April 8 from 4:00 to 5 pm via Zoom

Teaching isn’t easy—and teaching during a pandemic is even more challenging. Good news is that the Museum of Fine Arts is available to help!

The House Labor Committee has scheduled a hearing on SB 61, the so-called “right to work” bill for Thursday, March 25. We need the committee members to know that there is substantial opposition to this bill, which could reduce the compensation and benefits of all workers in New Hampshire. Make your voice heard! Learn how.

If you believe, as we do, that we can make Kentucky a better place to live and work, now is the time to join with us in the fight against barriers that are blocking progress.