Suspected Operatives of National Anti-Teacher Group Enter Ohio Schools Under False Pretenses
Police respond to emergency situation at Lordstown High School - Similar intrusions reported in school buildings and teachers union offices across the state, from Georgetown to Cleveland and Lordstown to Cincinnati
Dixie State University Challenges Employee's Right to Unionize!
We received a transcript of a meeting at Dixie State University. (Transcript PDF) In this meeting, Doajo Hicks, General Counsel & Chief Diversity Officer of the university, stated, "So, what you have to understand is that tenure gives you, otherwise in the State of Utah, everyone knows this, in the State of Utah every employee is at will. You cannot unionize, because it's against the law."
Obviously, Mr. Hicks doesn't know or understand national labor law or employee rights in Utah. (Which is surprising considering he is the General Counsel for DSU)
1) It is not illegal to unionize in Utah or in the United States. Every employee has the right to organize a union.
2) Not every employee in the "State of Utah" is at will. There are several thousand public employees across Utah that have contracts and unions negotiate on their behalf.
It has long been recognized that Utah Board of Regent's policy prohibits collective bargaining rights in public higher education institutions. That does not prohibit higher education faculty and staff from joining and forming unions.
Such bullying and intimidation, such as this example, unfortunately has become common in the workplace. This is why employees have formed unions and organized. We are seeing employees get fed up with such treatment as is the case in West Virginia, Oklahoma, Colorado, and now Arizona. Thousands of employees in public education organizing, protesting, and fighting back! The greatest defense we have against unfair labor practices, intimidation at the workplace, and attacks against working families is to organize! Together in solidarity, we collectively have a voice. It's time for higher education faculty and staff to organize and come together. AFT Utah stands ready. Join the cause... join the union. #AFTEmpoweringU
Welcome New Board Members
Below are the SSEU Officers as of July 1, 2018. Please join us in welcoming them!
President: David Hayes
Executive Vice President: Mark Kolakowski
Vice President: Steve Fisher
Secretary: Stacey Revette
Treasurer: Kathleen Cantrell
Executive Committee: Bart Grimsley, Deb Saturno, Tiffeny Scott, Barb Smith
Managing Stress!
The most common complaint that is shared with us concerning the work environment is the amount of stress at the workplace.
Statement on May Day from President English
Statement on May Day from AFT-Maryland President Marietta English
On this day, AFT-Maryland reflects on the many contributions organized labor has made in this nation and across the world. We remember the sacrifices made by so many women and men to ensure workers have fair wages and decent working conditions.
We also remember...
Share My Lesson
Share my lesson is a free resource that is available to all teacher and PSRP's. For teachers, these resources can include free lesson plans, actvities, and videos that are alligned with the Common Core. You can also connect with a community of experienced educators for the sharing of ideas and suggestions. You can also contribute your own ideas and lesson plans to the website for the use of other teachers around the state. For PSRP's, can also receive a variety of ideas and strategies from colleagues around the world.
Support Fair First Contract at CCV
Send a message to CCV President, Joyce Judy, that all faculty deserve RESPECT and a fair contract. Click here to join with hundreds of Vermonters calling for Justice for CCV Faculty.
Janus Case before the Supreme Court
Press Release AFT Files Amicus Brief in Janus v. AFSCME
Brief lays out argument citing role of collective bargaining in improving public sector workplaces, repudiating plaintiff’s constitutionally flawed warping and weaponizing of the First Amendment.
For Release: Friday, January 19, 2018
Contact: Andrew Crook o: 202-393-8637 | c: 607-280-6603 acrook@aft.org
The Faces of Unionism
The Janus vs. AFMSCE Supreme Court decision is expected to be decided this June. EdMN President Specht suggests we show our solidarity by taking selfies with the word "Union", and posting them on our social media.
Here are some examples from this weekend's training
