MATC Local 212 Condemns Governor Walker's Veto Eliminating the Education Approval Board (EAB) as an Independent Agency.

According to Dr. Michael Rosen, a retired economics instructor and prominent critic of for-profit colleges, “Thousands of economically disadvantaged students will be hurt by this veto. Wisconsin is now open for business for these predatory enterprises that are educational institutions in name only.”
 
As Wisconsin’s postsecondary education regulatory agency, the EAB’s mission was “To protect Wisconsin's consumers and support quality educational options.”
 

Key Info About Graham-Cassidy Legislation

It’s all hands on deck time! The newest version of "Trumpcare" might just be the worst. Find out the key facts about ‘Graham-Cassidy’ legislation - which slashes Medicaid, transfers funds from states that expanded Medicaid to those that provide meager support for health coverage, allows states to raise costs to sick and older residents, and charges more for essential coverage like maternity care. See below for ways to engage:

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New Issue of The inBox!

The Summer/Fall issue of The inBox, AFT Local 1839 Professional Staff Newsletter, is now available to read. DOWNLOAD

NTU Update - September 22, 2017

Colleagues,

1) NTU Calendar Books – This is the question we get most at the NTU this time of year “Where is my Calendar book?” The 2017-2018 calendar book is currently at the printer and we hope to have it out to the membership in the next week or so.

2) NTU Contract Books – We are working with NPS on finalizing the new Contract Books. We hope to have a digital version on the website next week and the print copy available soon after.

Governor Walker Visits Chippewa Falls School District for Re-Election Photo-Op

Chippewa Falls, WI – School districts across Wisconsin have faced devastating budget cuts under the Walker administration, and this year’s budget is no exception.  With greatly expanded access to voucher programs, the promised per pupil increase will hardly alleviate the strain districts continue to feel.  Yet the Walker administration continues to tout their overnight change of heart when it comes to public education, and visiting the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District provides a perfect photo-op for the Governor’s re-election campaign.

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