Victory for NYSUT Backed Candidate!
WHAT'S NEW: Bonus Schedule
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BONUS |
WHO'S ELIGIBLE |
AMOUNT |
PAY SCHEDULE |
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CRITICAL SHORTAGE |
Any teacher who has taught in a critical shortage area for one year |
$1,000.00 |
Off-schedule check, June 2017 |
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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 2016-2017 |
Teachers who, during the 2016-17 school year, were rated highly effective or effective on their year-end performance evaluations; obtained 10 SCECHs above the district's requirements of 25; had five (5) or fewer absences; met the requirements of being a core class instructor); and complete the current school year. |
$1,000.00 |
Off-schedule check, After school year ends, July 2017 |
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HEALTHCARE OPT OUT PAYMENT |
Those who opted out during the open enrollment period. |
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To be paid out in June 2017 |
If changes are made, we will provide additional information.
American Addiction Center Illegally Locks Out Workers At Sunrise House
One of the nation’s largest for-profit addiction treatment chains, American Addiction Centers (AAC),has illegally locked out workers after failing to reach an agreement for a first contract with nurses and health professionals at Sunrise House in Lafayette, NJ. Frontline caregivers who had been planning a 3-day Unfair Labor Practice strike (May 24-May 26, 2017) were informed on Tuesday evening that AAC was illegally locking out workers beginning around 8:30 on the evening of May 23. Labor leaders and supporters joined workers at a rally at Noon on the 24th.
Important Political Action!
Christie wants to replace three State Board of Education members with teacher hating scum as punishment for supporting our teaching certificates. If you're as sick of it as I am, call the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee TODAY and tell their aides to tell them to vote NO...here are their phone numbers. Bury them!
http://mothercrusader.
Stewards Training
Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) trained a new group of stewards in the union’s office on Tuesday May 23, 2017. The stewards learned a lot about their union and its function. Many of them told stories of workplace bullying and harassment from superiors while also noting the difference in the behavior of management when a union official was present and when one was not.
2017 Bargaining Survey
Click HERE for a survey for which non-economic article in the current contract you would like the bargaining team to reopen with management for next year. This survey is open to both OSEA and non-member employees in the classified bargaining unit.
We're also asking for some input on when is the best day of the week or day of the month to meet as a chapter next year.
Thanks.
Congrats to University High School Lady Phoenix Cheerleaders!
The University High School Lady Phoenix cheerleaders went down to Jackson,
NJ on Saturday, May 20th and competed in the Annual Six Flags Cheerfest.
They took 2nd place in the Varsity High School division. Congratulations
ladies under the direction of UHS Alum, Yazmin Seabrook! Stand Up!
LET'S GO PHOENIX!
"Together We Win" - 2017 Annual Member Meeting
Thank you to our fantastic members who joined us at our Annual Member Meeting. We look forward to continue working to keeping our members connected, protected and respected.
Coghill Charter School Teachers vote to negotiate a contract
(New Orleans – May 22, 2017) Educators at Mary D. Coghill Charter School will move to bargain a first contract with the school administration after decisively voting to join the United Teachers of New Orleans, an affiliate of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers.
WHAT'S NEW: Proposed Educator Certification Model
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation Services requests your feedback on a proposed structure for the future of Michigan teacher certification.
Please click the Web link below to view a short video explaining the proposed certificate structure and a link to the survey. Your perspective is extremely important to us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdSSY4EJKeQ&feature=youtu.be
