AFT St. Louis, Local 420

We Are Reading in the Lou

Reading Opens the World in the Lou! What are you reading this week? Who are you reading to? Who is reading to you?

AFT LOCAL 420

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AFT National Convention

We have given away over 10 million books! Let's read!

Standing in Solidarity!

When our union brothers and sisters need us, we show up! We Fight and We Care!

420 Members Named SLPS Educators of the Year!

Congratulations to our union members named as St. Louis Public Schools Educators of the Year!

Our members represented in SLPS 2020-2021 Educator of the Year awardees!

Early Childhood: Kristin Murray, Mullanphy
Kindergarten: Andrew Moore, Walbridge
Elementary STEM: Emily Gentemann, Dewey
Health, Wellness & PE: Nikola Skokovic,Carver
Special Education: Nicole Goodenough-Harcharic, Nottingham CAJT
Visual & Performing Arts: Josh Barbre, NCNAA
Humanities: Thomas Johnston, Gateway STEM
Secondary Science: Kristen Dowling, Carnahan
Supporting School Leader: Angela Durbin, Oak Hill

SLPS BOE Candidate Forum

Co-Sponsors: AFT St. Louis & SLPS Foundation.

6 P.M. March 11.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/601650530675712/permalink/886817765492319/

AFT St. Louis, Local 420, AFLCIO EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS

Ray Cummings - President

Steven Hill - 1st Vice President

Kelly Hahn - 2nd Vice President

Roslyn McSpadden - Secretary

Theresa Kemper - Treasurer

Gina Brown-Hall - Chapter Chair Secretarial / Clerical

Bobbie Richardson - VP Secretarial/Clerical

Carron Johnson - VP Paraprofessional

Miriam Townsend - VP for Communications

Dr. Scharad Hutchins - VP Membership

Sydney Chase - VP Professional Issues

Audrey Worth - VP Leadership Development

Robert Guntzler - VP Policy Enforcement

Alveta Nelson - VP Political Education / COPE

Seth Blevans - VP

AFT St. Louis Timeline of Raises & Steps

2023 3% Raise

2022 3% Raise
2021 $750 Health Incentive

2021 increased extra duty pay
2021 $1,900 Bonus

2021 4% Raise

2020 Raise from 2.75-3.25%

2019 Raise from 2.75-3.25%

2018 Raise from 2.75-3.25%

2017 Raise from 2.75-3.25%

2016 2% increase on salary schedule & bonus

2015 onetime stipend

2014 No step

2013 2% increase on salary schedule

2012 No step increase 2% installment

2011 No Step

2010 Step increase in June

2009 Step increase

2008 Step increase

2007 Step increase

2006 Step Increase

2005 No step increase

2004 No step increase

2003 Step increase

2002 Step increase

2001 Step increase

2000 Step increase

1999

Ratification Bonus Analysis: Comparison between January 22, 2021 bonus & ‘retro’

Ratification Bonus Analysis:

Comparison between

January 22, 2021 bonus

& ‘retro’

Basic Calculations

(Retro Pay at 4% for 7 months)

1. $ Amount of raise before it appears on paycheck = (Raise per month) X [(August – March) 7 months]

Base Salary X 4% Raise ÷ 10 months X 7 months

Analysis (Ratification Bonus vs. Retro Pay)

2. $1,900 (ratification bonus) – (7 month Retro Pay) = $ Amount over or under %4

• Safety Officer ($21,000)

1. $604.84

2. $1,295

• 1st. year Teacher (approx. $40,000)

1. $1,120

2. $780

• Teacher ($55,000)

1. $1,530

2. $360

• AIC /TLF($73,000)

1. $2,044

2. -$144.00 (only 3.75%

Questions? Call Ray Cummings (314) 781-2077

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Answers: (314) 781-2077

Ray Cummings is available to answer any questions you have regarding ratification of the tentative agreement.

M-W, 9 A.M.- 6 P.M.

Thursday 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.