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Important Message for Union Activists Regarding District Closure & Compensation

AFT St. Louis, 
Local 420, AFLCIO
To: All Building Stewards
From: Ray
 
During St. Louis Public Schools district closure and the ongoing medical crisis our union has continued to represent you. We are pleased to announce that AFT St. Louis and SLPS have worked together to develop and implement continued compensation for employees. Our negotiated plan has been approved by the City of St. Louis Board of Education. From March 23 to April 3 employees will continue to receive normal compensation according to their payroll calendar. This includes permanent exempt, permanent non-exempt and building
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In defense of public education

Randi Weingarten and NYC teacher Tamara Simpson

Attacks on public education in America by extremists and culture-war peddling politicians have reached new heights (“lows” may be more apt), but they are not new. The difference today is that the attacks are intended not just to undermine public education but to destroy it.

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Questions on Rule of 80?

Questions on Rule of 80? Big personal decision . . . but . . . law takes effect August 28. Eartliest date to submit paperwork to PSRSSTL is September 1.SLPS Intent to Retire filed 30 - 60 days before effective date.Form on SLPS.org HR. October appears to be the earliest effective date. Take a look at insurance, take your time, make your best, well-reasoned, personal decision. psrsstl.org PSRSSTL 3641 Olive St. Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63108-3601 314-534-7444

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AFT Constitution and Bylaws

At the AFT convention in July, delegates approved a number of changes to the AFT Constitution and Bylaws.  The 2016 version is now available for you to download. http://go.aft.org/AFTconstitution




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AFT Celebrates 100 Years . . .

http://www.aft.org/100years

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