General Membership Meeting Sept. 8th
BCFPE will hold its next GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at the BCFPE Office.
AFT National Convention Wrap Up
The 2016 AFT National Convention in Minneapolis, MN was one for the ages. Not only was it the 100th anniversary of the union, but there were a number of high profile elected officials and social justice activists that addressed the convention. The members even took to the streets themselves to put the rhetoric into action.
Rowland Settlement Update
From the website of Silver, Golub & Teitell:
"We understand that some State Human Resources Departments have just announced to their employees that SEBAC class members eligible for economic damages under the SEBAC Settlement will begin receiving their economic damage awards in their payroll.
Plan to Attend the RC 23 Fall Luncheon
Plan to attend the RC 23 Fall Lunchdon on October 28 at the Three Village Inn. Click the image below to download the luncheon flyer and registration form.
Discounts for Teachers
Did you know that as a member of NYSUT and AFT, you are eligible for a variety of discounts? It's true! You can save money on:
Support The Blue
NYSUT Regional Conference for Retiree Councils 17 – 23
Registration is now open for the NYSUT Regional Conference. Download the Registration Form here.
Port Covington TIF Concerns
AFT-Maryland, in conjunction with partners from a large cross section of Baltimore (including labor, community activist and the religious community), told the Baltimore City Council it wouldn’t support the Sagamore development at Port Covington TIF unless some key demands were met.
Voter Registration at Youthworks Fair
AFT-Maryland was present and accounted for at the DPW Youthworks Resource Fair on Wednesday July 27, 2016 at the War Memorial Building, registering Baltimoreans to vote. Staff, members, and retirees in attendance worked to get young and old alike registered and involved in the electoral process.
10 things you need to know about NY's new registration and continuing education regs
In the May 2016 issue of the NYSUT magazine, these helpful list was published to guide teachers in understanding the new regulations for registering with the TEACH system and logging your PD hours. Check it out for a quick reference.
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