Are You a Member of EMUFT?
Every EMU lecturer is a part of EMUFT as a fair-share payer. But if you have not signed your membership card, please do so today! Membership has its benefits:
Support EMUFT in the face of Right to Work: your 0.3% additional dues will help to solidify our economic base to keep us strong and able to pay expenses including grievance/arbitration fees, staffing, office expenses, and additional resources. Become a member to vote for officers, approve the budget, and participate in bargaining.
NYSUT leaders rally at Supreme Court to uphold labor rights
Yesterday, January 11, 2016, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments in the Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association. Whatever the decision in this case, it will have huge implications for the place of labor unions in this nation as well as for the future of collective bargaining. The verdict is expected before the term ends this June. http://www.nysut.org/news/2016/january/nysut-leaders-rally-at-supreme-court-to-uphold-labor-rights
Having Trouble Getting Paid?
Have you been shorted by the new STAR payroll system? If yes, you can file a missing wages claim with the Department of Workforce Development.
“If the employer refuses to pay wages earned on the regularly established payday, the employee should request payment. If the employee does not receive payment after 6 days, the employee may file a claim with the department [Dept. of Workforce Dev.] Once a claim is filed, the department will seek to resolve the matter with the employer.”
From the Desk of the President Deb Peterson - January / February 2016
Seniors, Retirees, Educators, Unions and Communities in general face many challenges ahead in the year 2016. A New Year offers us opportunities to review and renew.
Membership Meeting Info

Membership Meeting Info

Membership Meeting Info

Member Spotlight: Chris Czarra, MPEC
Meet Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC) member Chris Czarra. He is a park ranger at Patapsco State Park working in the Department of Natural Resources.
Member Spotlight: Chris Czarra
Meet Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC) member Chris Czarra. He is a park ranger at Patapsco State Park working in the Department of Natural Resources.