Join members and staff from LFT, the AFL-CIO and locals around the state to volunteer this election day! We need to knock doors, make phone calls, send texts and do everything we can to get out the vote for Governor John Bel Edwards and other pro-public education candidates.
Here's how you can help:
President Bill Garrity now has an insider's perspective on what it's like for a union member to run for elected office.
Westbury Schools Retired Teachers
SUMMARY OF TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
2019-2020 INSTRUCTIONAL NEGOTIATIONS
ECONOMICS - Total Package includes Market Adjustment, Performance Pay, Fringe & Supplement Increases
$3,610,268.85 market adjustment (4.25%) increase for teachers
$ 548,643.30 fringe (increases to SS, Medicare, FRS, worker’s comp, etc)
BCFPHN will be holding a Union Day on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at Drumcastle Center for all Pay Schedule I and III employees. Union reps will be available to discuss benefits of union membership, upcoming negotiations, and to answer questions.
BCFPE will be holding Union Days on Thursday Nov. 21, 2019 at the Public Safety Building and Friday Nov. 22, 2019 at Drumcastle Center for Pay Schedule I and III employees. Union reps will be available to discuss benefits of union membership, upcoming negotiations, and to answer questions. Lite refreshments will be provided.
ELECTION SEASON
On October 12th Governor Edwards secured significantly more votes than any of any other Gubernatorial candidate. While insufficient to secure an outright win, this is a testament to his leadership and success as our Governor. In his first term, Louisiana has recovered from a devastating deficit, supported teachers and students, and he has delivered on his promise to restore faith in government. That is why so many teachers and support staff from across Louisiana have been working to ensure Governor Edwards’ re-election, and they will continue this dedicated work through November. To join your colleagues and volunteer in this election, please go to http://actionnetwork.org/forms/volunteer2019.
The state’s plan to cut off our prescription benefit after age 65 will significantly diminish our retirement savings and the retirement life we have planned. SB946 passed the General Assembly in April and became law May 25, 2019. There are many questions surrounding SB946 and its implementation yet answers are not available. Click here to read the legislative history and other relevant information about the prescription drug plan.
State retirees have been searching for clarity on the question of prescription drugs benefit plan changes since the changes were scheduled to go into effect in 2018.
