Women in Science: How Many.....

 

In America, WOMEN IN SCIENCE  may seem like a contradiction. Clearly women have faced obstacles in entering the scientific field that men have not had to confront but that has not stopped some from persuing their dream of scientific study and making a world of difference to, well, the world. And yes, there are more than a few names on the list although even if pressed, few of us could do more than think of MADAM CURIE, RACHEL CARSON, MARGARET MEAD.... Consider this list:

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RC 23 Newsletters Online

Beginning with the RC 23 February Newsletter, the quarterly publication will be posted on the website. Click on the Membership menu and choose Newsletter to see a listing of available newsletter. Choosing an issue will download a PDF copy, which may be read online or saved to disk.

The RC-23 February Newsletter is ready for download.

 

 

 

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#ProtectOurSchools Rally

If you are in the vicinity of New York City next weekend, you are encouraged to attend a large rally planned on Saturday, March 28th at noon-outside the governor's Midtown District Office, located on 633 3rd Avenue at East 41st Street. Download the Event Flyer.

 

 

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Ben Franklin teachers and leaders agree on contract

UPDATE: The board of Benjamin Franklin High School unanimously voted to ratify the contract with the United Teachers of New Orleans. Here is a link to the contract that has now been ratified by teachers and the board.

NEW ORLEANS (March 18, 2015) –Benjamin Franklin High School and the United Teachers of New Orleans announce a tentative agreement on an initial three-year contract.  This bargaining agreement is a promising start to a stronger relationship and improved communication between the faculty, the administration and the school board, reinforcing the school’s mission of preparing students of high academic achievement to be successful in life

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Baltimore Central Labor Council AFL-CIO Night in Annapolis

AFT-Maryland joins the Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO for their annual Night in Annapolis: Monday, March 23, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

This event provides an excellent opportunity for labor and elected officials to exchange ideas. We need you, your co-union members, family, and friends to make this a success. Be sure to wear your union jackets, shirts, and hats.

Monday, March 23, 2015
Lawyer's Mall
College Avenue at Rowe Boulevard

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Rally for a Better Budget

In a show of solidarity, AFT-Maryland members and staff stood side by side with AFSCME members as they called on Governor Hogan and the MD General Assembly not to cut state employees' salaries. The event was well attended as a sea of green and blue shirts, hats, and signs covered Lawyers' Mall in Annapolis.

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