Day One of the AFT biannual National Convention got off to a rousing start. Delegates and visitors from all across the nation convened on Minneapolis, MN, for the 100th anniversary of the organization (#AFT100).

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE

We have completed our months of work and are ready to propose our model for:

A NEW AND IMPROVED UNIT 47

Attached you will find a pdf document of the proposed constitution. Review it and contact us at with any questions at  aft5047unit47@gmail.com

Members of the Detroit Federation of Teachers joined more than 3,000 union delegates from around the country in Minneapolis July 18-21 for the American Federation of Teachers’ biennial convention. Interim President Ivy Bailey and Executive Vice President Terrence Martin were part of a delegation of 10 DFT members attending the national gathering.

State and East Baton Rouge Teachers’ Leaders Recall Commitment
To Duty and Sacrifice by Three Slain in Ambush by Gunman

We hope all our members are enjoying and having a productive summer.

Attached is the AAFMCC Newsletter for Summer of 2016. You should have received an announcement through your MCC email explaining that we have now gone green and are sending out the newsletter electronically through email, posting it here on our site and on our facebook page.

Here is some information as to what CT law allows and does not allow management to do in regards to sick time. Registered Nurses are considered service workers and we qualify for these rights. Attached is a detailed PDF as well as a quick reference poster. Contact your union representative or email aft5047unit47@gmail.com if you have any questions.

September 23, 2021

November 18, 2021

Februay 10, 2022

May 19, 2022

All meetings will be held at the Parsons Complex in the Board Meeting Room on the 1st floor at 4:00 pm