A "C.U.T. Above" December 2018
The Clearwater TRIF Unit is helping to make Christmas memorable for the children who live at the Sheriff's Youth Ranch.
Published by the Clearwater TRIF UNIT
Click to Read the December, 2018 A "C.U.T." Above
The Clearwater TRIF Unit is helping to make Christmas memorable for the children who live at the Sheriff's Youth Ranch.
Published by the Clearwater TRIF UNIT
Click to Read the December, 2018 A "C.U.T." Above
HOLIDAY PARTY REMINDER - DEADLINE EXTENDED
We have extended the deadline for walk-in payments at the A&R office to noon of Friday, November 30th. Payment for tickets by mail must be to the office no later than Wednesday, November 28th so that we have a rough headcount. If you have not already mailed your payments to the A&R office be certain to do so today (Wednesday) or at the latest Friday after Thanksgiving. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Festivities occur Friday, December 7th, beginning at noon, at the Aqua Turf in Southington. Lunch will be served at 1:00pm. View flyer
Saturday December 8th - the day after the party - We still have seats available to the Do-Your-Own-Thing bus trip to New York City. Enjoy the day in NYC anyway you like for just $31 per person. View Flyer
Remember: we are conducting a toy drive at the Holiday Party in conjunction with the United Labor Agency. The United Labor Agency Toy Drive directly benefits labor families in need.
PLEASE BRING AN UNWRAPPED TOY WITH YOU TO THE HOLIDAY PARTY
Every year our labor family comes together to ensure that other families in need have a happier holiday season. It is a testament to the generosity of our labor family that as the need has grown, so has the support for this event.

Congratulations to the elected leadership team of the St. Martin Federation of Teachers and School Personnel! From left are Secretary Melissa Narcisse, Executive Vice President Tiffany James, President Toni Ventroy, and Treasurer Lynette Thomas.

The Plaquemines Federation of Teachers has a new leadership team, ready to serve our members and the students we dedicate our professional lives to!
Know Your Contractual Rights! Now that the winter weather is upon us we want to remind members how to conduct themselves in accordance with the contract. Please recall that certain contract provisions were changed (renegotiated) from last contract:
In any instance, any excess delay in arrival can be made up during the pay period or covered with vacation/pl time. ACTUAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS
SHIFT CANCELLATIONS Article 19 Section 5 DELAYED OPENINGS ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES - posted 11/16
Article 18 Section 3(b)
When a shift off (or any portion thereof) is granted by the act of the Governor (or his/her designee) an employee scheduled to charge vacation accruals or personal leave on that shift shall not be charged. However, this provision shall not apply in the event the employee had leave scheduled the entire work week (e.g.: Monday - Friday)
Employees scheduled to be out sick shall not be charged a sick day if the state is closed by act of the Governor (or his/her designee). During the employees work shift (or any portion thereof) however. this provision shall not apply in the event the employee had leave scheduled for the entire workweek (e.g.: Monday-Friday).
Article 16 Section 6 (last paragraph)
In the instance of a Governor (designee) delayed opening of 11:00AM or later, article 16 section 6 of the A&R contract shall not apply and employees shall be expected to arrive at the Governor (designee) declared start time. In instances where an employee arrives after the Governor (designee) declared start time, said employee may opt to either make up the extended delay or charge said excess time to accrued leave. In all other regards, including delayed openings prior to 11:00 AM, Article 16 section 6 and MOU VIII language shall control.
Article 16 Section 7
When an employee is required to work despite the Governor (designee) ordering a closing of some or all of that employee's normal shift, the following shall apply: In addition to any overtime involving the shift, the employee shall receive straight compensatory time, in addition to the employees' regular pay, for the hours worked during the employee's normal shift when the State has been ordered closed.
Members: With the 2018 Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees currently under way, please click here to view our special edition newsletter. http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-11/dft_election_newsletter_11-15-18.pdf
Professional Life-Saving Techniques
Advice You Need to Have on Hand for Your Members
1. Do not Resign!!
You can’t rescind a resignation! Even if you are threatened with termination, do not resign – at least not until you get advice from the union. It may end up being the best option in some cases, but you will have no option if you put your signature on a resignation letter.
2. Watch those Timelines!!
A&R's 37th Annual Holiday Party is fast approaching. Festivities occur Friday, December 7th, beginning at noon, at the Aqua Turf in Southington. Lunch will be served at 1:00pm. Please join us as we celebrate the holidays with our union brothers and sisters.
Payment for tickets by mail must be received in A&R's office by Wednesday, November 21st. Deadline for walk in payments at the A&R office is Wednesday, November 28 at 12:30 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the door. The party is open to all active members, and their guests.
PLEASE BRING AN UNWRAPPED TOY WITH YOU TO THE HOLIDAY PARTY
Remember: we are conducting a toy drive at the Holiday Party in conjunction with the United Labor Agency. The United Labor Agency Toy Drive directly benefits labor families in need.
Every year our labor family comes together to ensure that other families in need have a happier holiday season. It is a testament to the generosity of our labor family that as the need has grown, so has the support for this event.
KNOW YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS
You have a contractual right to attend the holiday party without charging time. Page 90 of the the A&R contract, Memorandum of Understanding III specifies that: employees of the A&R bargaining unit will continue to be eligible to receive one-half day off with pay to attend one annual picnic and one holiday party. Said picnic and holiday party must be sponsored by the A&R Union or the emplying agency of the employee. Employees with alternative work schedules,which would include the day of the event as a non-work day, may adjust their work schedule for the week in which the event is scheduled making the event day a scheduled work day.