Local unions and community members working together to improve the lives of students and their families in Massena, NY.

The People Project, a union initiative, is leading the charge to improve both spirit and economy for all residents in this underserved area. Read the story.

In this issue:

- Grievance/Contract Update

- Snow Day Update

- Prudential Center

- Food Drive

Monroe Federation of Teachers and School Employees President Sandie Lollie (standing at left) hosted a Social Media and Legal Rights workshop, presented by Louisiana Federation of Teachers General Counsel Larry samuel (standing at right). Members learned about the hazards of social media posting for educators, and about the legal rights guaranteed by the Federation.

The Kean Federation of Teachers is raising alarms about a plan to change the fundamental terms of employment for faculty members teaching at Kean University's campus in China. Currently, faculty who teach at the Wenzhou-Kean University campus are employees of Kean, a public university in New Jersey. Starting July 1 they will be employees of Wenzhou-Kean.

By Elizabeth Redden, November 16, 2018

Adam Clark, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

In 2007, Governor Spitzer signed into law a bill creating a permanent School- Related Professionals Recognition Day on the state calendar. SRP Recognition Day falls on the third Tuesday of each November. 

Join fellow members on November 26th!