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Reflecting on the importance of education to "lift us up in life," U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) in his column in the current issue of the Baltimore Afro-American praises AFT executive vice president Lorretta Johnson as a heroine in the field.
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A dozen nurses, paramedics and EMTs who are members of the AFT-affiliated Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (VFNHP), as well as doctors and an AFT national representative, are leaving for Haiti on Jan. 20 to provide much-needed medical assistance for the victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake. Members of the medical team work at Fletcher Allen Health Care, an alliance of the University of Vermont's medical and nursing schools.
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This email was written by Beth Bisbano, a librarian at the State Library and FOSCEP’s Vice President for the State Library bloc. Please take a moment to consider Beth’s request. |
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In a major speech Jan. 12 at the National Press Club, AFT president Randi Weingarten unveiled a serious and comprehensive reform plan to ensure great teaching, taking on systems that have been ingrained in public education for more than a century.
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When you go to the AFT's public Web site, you will find a new, improved and totally redesigned site. The redesign—the first in more than five years—involves more than just an updated, more attractive design. The site includes improved navigation and lots of new features that not only will make it easier to find what you're looking for but also to share your voice and opinions on important issues in a variety of ways. One thing you will notice is the prominence throughout of AFT members' quotes and faces.
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Starting in late January, AFT members across the country will start receiving their new AFT membership cards in the mail. Once you receive your card—the entire mailing is scheduled to be completed by late February—you will want to validate it on the members section of the new AFT Web site. That will give you not only access to exclusive members-only discounts on retail shopping, entertainment, travel, magazine subscriptions, mortgage services and insurance, but also the chance to win prizes, including $500.
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has overturned a key Rendell administration assumption about running state government during a budget impasse.
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HARRISBURG -- Because state officials' progress toward fashioning a new state budget continues to crawl at a snail's pace, Gov. Ed Rendell said today he may change his mind and push for a temporary or "stopgap" budget.
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on September 16 in Pittsburgh concerning the law suit filed by FOSCEP, AFSCME and PSSU over the Commonwealth’s tactics during a budget impasse. |
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Harrisburg, PA – 7 Pennsylvania unions have joined together to form a coalition against payless paydays.
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Gov. Ed Rendell also wants to use $42 million in federal economic stimulus dollars to restore cuts to state-related universities (Penn State, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University and Lincoln University) in 2009-10. |
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Gov. Ed Rendell is pumping an additional $118 million from the federal economic stimulus dollars into his $300 million basic education subsidy in 2009-2010. |
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Teachers at Wakisha Charter School voted overwhelmingly Friday, Feb. 20, to affiliate with the Alliance of Charter School employees (ACSE), an affiliate of the AFT Pennsylvania. |
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AFTPA president Ted Kirsch called the Philadelphia Inquirer's editorial board's suggestion that it reduce the multiplier used to calcuate pensions ridiculous. |
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Most adults favor legislation that makes it easier for workers to bargain with employers for better wages, benefits and working conditions, says a new opinion poll released on Jan. 8. Join AFT members to pass EFCA in President Obama's first 100 Days. |
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The Employee Free Choice Act will make it easier for workers to form unions. Help us get EFCA passed in 2009. The AFL-CIO has a new EFCA Website to help you get involved. |
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR PFT MEMBERS, STUDENTS, FAMILIES! |
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AFT Pennsylvania members are urged to contact their state Senator and Representative to urge them to pass a bill authorizing annual cost-of-living adjustments to pensions. |
The AFT Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers have joined a statewide coalition called the Campaign for School Funding to fight for fair and adequate funding for all 501 school districts. |
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