Detroit Federation of Teachers

President's Corner

August 2021

At this point I’m sure many of you have heard about our new agreement between this Union and the OKCPS bargaining team that represents the Board of Education. I can say without reservation that our relationship with the District is very, very good. Both sides realize that we are on the same team constantly searching for ways to improve the conditions of the staff and most importantly the students of this great district.

Here are the details of our new contract:

1. The district will provide personal protective equipment for SED PARA’s.

WHAT'S NEW: Clarification on Paid Sick Days and Retirement

In order to be paid for sick days upon retirement at the end of this school year, eligible employees must submit a Separation from Service (SFS) form to the District's Human Resources Office no later than May 1, 2021 and retire effective July 1, 2021 (or August 1, 2021 if working during the month of July).

Should Hernando's Superintendent of Schools Be Elected?

BROOKSVILLE, FL -- March 29, 2020 As the top administrator for the school district, the Superintendent is in the position to oversee day-to-day operations of our schools, direct the implementation of programs, make recommendations for staffing changes, and enforce Board policies.

HEADLINES:

Senior Trump Appointees Remain in Place at Social Security Administration;

KHN: Democrats Eye Medicare Negotiations to Lower Drug Prices;

Marty Walsh is Confirmed As Labor Secretary At a Key Time for Unions;

Calls for Postal Banking Gain Momentum

Headlines:

Xavier Becerra is Confirmed to Lead HHS, Bringing renewed Hope for Action to Lower Drug Prices;

Senate Prepares to Consider Biden Nominees to the Postal Service Board of Governors;

Pfizer Touting Benefits of Covid Vaccine to its Bottom Line;

KHN: Covid cases Plummet 83% Among Nursing Home Staffers Despiye Vaccine Hesitancy;

Alliance Condemns Senseless Shootings in Georgia

420 Members Named SLPS Educators of the Year!

Congratulations to our union members named as St. Louis Public Schools Educators of the Year!

Vaccinations and Comp Time

Most have seen the memo governing Comp Time for COVID vaccinatiion.

The gist is this:

If you get your vaccination during non-work hours or if you use accrued sick/vacation/PL time to go get vaccinated, you will be eligible for 1 hour of Comp Time for each shot you receive (coded as CVCCE) . You will need to provide documentation that you received your vaccination to be eligible for the comp time (doctor's note or vaccination card will suffice as verification)

The Comp Time needs to be used within 12 months (Coded as CVCU).

A&R employees who work at UConn Health or for the BOR are eligible. However, if your agency holds an on-site, employer-sponsored vaccination program, you are not eligible for the comp time.

If you have special circumstances that don't fit neatly into the above (unpaid leave, worker's comp, etc), please see the State's Vaccination Q&A for some additional information.

No, the vaccine is not required.

Vaccine Comp Time Memo

Vaccine Comp Time Q&A