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UFT News
02/06/2009 20:54
UFT SCHOOL GOVERNANCE REPORT
UFT Delegate Assembly approves union's School Governance Task Force report
Feb 4, 2009 7:18 PM
Recommendations include continuing mayoral control of schools with modifications to present law
The Delegate Assembly of the UFT on Feb. 4 voted overwhelmingly to approve a report by the...
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11/18/2008 01:38
IT COULD BE YOU!
Support our ATR colleagues. Our contract guarantees their employment and salaries, but when these experienced and competent teachers lost their regular positions, through no fault of their own, they ended up frequently being used only as substitutes or teaching out of license. At the same time,...
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11/16/2008 04:25
Without COPE, There's no HOPE
The UFT won a slew of political victories in Albany and City Hall during the last school year, and the union couldn’t have done it without the voluntary financial contributions of members to the union’s ongoing legislative and political work.
The wins — which included getting the state and...
News
06/15/2009 23:11
MY OPINION: Albany; Politics as usual.
Generally, I try to keep my personal opinions out of this newsletter. I want to stick to the facts and have it serve as an avenue of information. However, being who I am, I just could not help but express my views on the recent events in Albany. Interestingly, some of you have even expressed...
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05/28/2009 13:00
P231K SBO ELECTION RESULTS
MAY 22, 2009
SPECIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-BASED OPTION RESULTS
SBOs — in accordance with Article 8B of the contract — allow staff the flexibility to collaboratively modify contractual articles and/or create positions that the contract does not automatically allow for. An...
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05/18/2009 17:25
CHAPTER LEADER UPDATE- MAY 2009
Dear Colleagues,
April, as short as it was, happened to be a very busy month. With Quality Review behind us, the year is quickly coming to a close. Can you believe that there are only about 6 weeks of school left? And within those six weeks, we have to finish all of our paperwork, conduct SBO...
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05/18/2009 17:23
UFT Launches NO EXCUSE Campaign
There are currently one hundred seventy thousand children receiving special education services in New York City public schools. According to state and federal laws, all students with special needs must be evaluated and given what is called an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Every public...
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05/18/2009 17:22
Protect Yourself from the H1N1 Virus
The H1N1 virus (most commonly known as the Swine Flu), has caused a state of hysteria in our schools. DOE employees are nervous since over ten schools have already been closed for an extended period of time, and there have been some fatalities. In addition, several members...
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05/18/2009 17:19
Al Mancuso Retires...But Gives Back!
On May 6th, at a party fit for a king, Al Mancuso’s retirement was official. As the first District Representative of District 75, he was a pioneer in championing for our staff and students. Everyone knows that our district is one of the most challenging to manage, given our unique population of...
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05/18/2009 17:18
PARAPROFESSIONAL NEWS
Audrey Lowery was recognized for her 30 plus years of service at an Awards dinner hosted by District 20. Audrey received many awards from local, city and state officials for her service. Next year, the district hopes to recognize more of our staff who has reached these milestones!! (Thanks...
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05/18/2009 17:15
Election Info
The SBO (School-Based Options) Elections on Friday, May 22nd are very important. The purpose is to approve any changes that we as a school would like to make to the bargaining agreement. Once 55% of the voting members approve an SBO, the Union and DOE must approve it.
Just because an option...
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03/18/2009 20:31
CHAPTER LEADER MESSAGE: MARCH 2009
Dear Colleagues,
Let me start off by saying thank you to all those who supported the biggest rally in NYC history this past Thursday. I was there representing our staff, our school, and our students. The experience was inspirational and I think we sent a message. (Read more about the...
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03/18/2009 20:13
RALLY FOR NEW YORK MAKES HISTORY
Over 70,000 New Yorkers from neighborhoods across the city rallied at City Hall on March 5 to push for fair fiscal alternatives to the devastating budget cuts being considered in Albany and New York City. In a show of solidarity, the broad coalition of labor unions, community groups and...
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