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The CFT, along with other labor groups, is sponsoring the march for California education and other important public services.  This is our chance to speak out and raise awareness about education issues in Califronia. 

Save the following dates:

• Saturday, April 10
• Thursday, April 15
• Wednesday, April 21

Click on the title to read more.  I will update this post with more details as they materialize.  Here is the march website: www.fight4cafuture.com/

The CFT march for California's future will be on its Manteca to Stockton leg on April 10.  We are asking all members of the Galt Federation plus your friends and family to participate.  It is the only weekend march in our neck of the woods!!  Please contact your union leadership promply if you are intererested in participating so we can RSVP your attendance. This is our chance to make our voices heard on education policy!!! 

We will assemble in the GHS parking lot on Saturday morning and arrange carpools from there.  The Manteca to Stockton leg is about nine miles and starts at 8:00am. 

CFT's march up California has some adjusted dates.  Here is how the changes apply to us:

• Saturday, April 10:  Manteca to Stockton (see me for details)
• April April 15:  The marchers arrive in Galt. We plan on throwing a reception for them.  Please plan on attending!
• April 17 is now a rest day.  No walk scheduled
• Monday, April 19:  Elk Grove to Cosumnes River College
• Wednesday, April 21:  Rally at the state capitol at 4:00pm.

 Vermont Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals Member Mari Cordes Interviewed on VPR about Vermonters in Haiti

 Click Here to listen to the VPR interview with Mair Cordes.  Vermont Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals  Local 5221 continues to organize Haiti relief  medical teams for 2-weeks periods. If you are interested in more information email haitirelief@upvaft.org

To Donate please make checks out to UVM and write in memo line Batey-Libertad Medical. Mail donations to VFNHP 308 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401

FYI:   click on the Local News link  to see the Personnel Commission Rules &   Regulations and the 2006-2009 Contract.  The 2009-2011 contract will be added soon.

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If you are off work more than FIVE days, you need to complete paperwork (physician's certificate) for pay or a leave. Forms can be obtained by going through the intranet at the www.detroitk12.org website. Click on Human Resources and then Employee Health Services to download the forms. Make sure to file these important papers otherwise your pay or job may be in jeopardy.

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We look forward to hearing from you and to keeping our website up-to-date. 

Thank you,
Bill Philipps