UMS adjuncts to receive 2 percent pay raise

Good news! Come Sept. 1, all part-time faculty teaching in the University of Maine System will receive a 2 percent raise in their pay, the Maine Part-time Faculty Association announced April 18.

Adjuncts who have taught 13 or more fall and spring semesters will receive an additional 1 percent raise.

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Read the latest edition of our Reconnecting McDowell newsletter, a regular update for the McDowell community, partners and those interested in staying informed on what is happening.

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Spring Membership Meeting April 18, 2016

Please come to our Spring Membership Meeting, Monday April 18, 3:30 to 4:30 pm in Room 2925.

We are meeting with a short but important agenda:

  • Nominations will be taken to serve as next year’s representatives on the union’s Executive Board—as well as nominees for delegates to the Martin Luther King County Labor Council (MLKLC) and for the AFT National Convention.
  • Kira Wennstrom, our lead negotiator, will provide you with an update about our bargaining process and we will explain how you can help support our bargaining team through participation in issue focus groups.
  • Additional announcements and updates—like a save-the-date for an upcoming thank-you reception for our associate faculty, plus a few other items.

Green River Employees Evaluate President's Performance

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

April 14, 2016                     For immediate Release

Contact: Sylvia Watson, AFT Washington, 206-261-3603 (c); 206-432-8084

Green River College Employees Evaluate the President's Performance

The faculty at Green River College today released a report detailing results of their own campus-wide performance review of President Eileen Ely. In the absence of what they would consider any meaningful evaluation of the President by the Board of Trustees, the faculty union provided all employees at the college the chance to assess her performance. Their goal was to show the President and the Board of Trustees a more comprehensive picture of her management style from the perspective of those she leads. [read full story]

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April Update

Leadership training: April 28, 5-7 p.m. at BBE room 305. This is a great opportunity for building reps and others to build their leadership knowledge and skills. If you are a building rep, this is essential training. If you are not, but you want to help your union make BISD a better place for students and staff, this training is for you. Dena Donaldson will lead the training and BFT will provide snacks.
 
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Let's Stand Together

Join the fight for Detroit kids rally in Lansing for Education.

The fight continues in Lansing. Join all Detroit Public School staff, parents, students and community for a rally in Lansing.  We will continue our fight urging lawmakers to ensure that every child attends a safe, healthy and welcoming neighborhood public school where staff and students are supported and respected. 

I urge all members of Local 2350 to come out and show your support.  This affects all of us!  School Service Assisants, Food Service Staff, Noon Hour Aides, School Culture Facilitators, Early Childhood Staff, and Family Case Techicians.

Join the Fight

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Michigan State Capitol

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Bus transportation will be provided.

Bus pick up time: 11:30 a.m. at five locations

 

Northwest Activities Center, 181 Meyers, 48235

Samaritan Center, 5555 Conner St, 48213

Second Ebenezer Church, 14601 Dequindre, 48212

Fellowship Chapel, 7707 W. Outer Drive, 48235

Perfecting Church, 17950 Van Dyke, 48234

 

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