Detroit Federation of Teachers

Spring 2021 Calendar

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Join us at the next M+E meeting featuring the co-chairs of the CT Labor and Public Employees Committee, Robyn A. Porter and Julie Kushner. The meeting will be held on Thursday January 28th at 5:30pm on Zoom

AFT St. Louis Timeline of Raises & Steps

2021 $1,900 Bonus 2021 4% Raise

WHAT'S NEW: 2021 ELECTION INFORMATION FOR THE ELECTION OF ELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Please click the following links to review the Election Calendar and Nomination Form for the 2021 Election of Election Committee Members.

Updates

Vaccination Plans: It is expected that today (Friday 1/15/21), Governor Lamont will release the next phase of the statewide vaccination plan. We have been advocating to vaccinate state employees as soon as possible since we are highly interactive with the public, but we won't know what the final determination is until later today (at best).

Phase 1a included first responders, direct patient care employees, and long-term care residents/employees. The 1a vaccinations are still taking place and phase 1b has also started, including individuals over age 75. Click to see who is included in phase 1b. If there is an announcement relating to a widespread vaccination of state employees, we will let you know.

Fleet Vehicles: The State has purchased and is installing GEOTAB tracking devices for all state fleet vehicles. Be aware that these tracking devices report out far more than a GPS location. These trackers are plugged into the car's on-board diagnostic system and will also be able to report driver behaviors such as vehicle speed, acceleration, hard braking, idling time, etc. and all of this can be compiled into a driver score...basically it has the capability of becoming an electronic version of someone sitting next to you and rating you as you drive (kinda like your spouse).

Inauguration Day: there has been quite a number of inquiries regarding the reported threats to state buildings during the Presidential inauguration. As such, state agencies are increasing security around buildings and many agencies are imposing "work-from-home" directives. There is no statewide rule on this, but work-from-home seems to be the optimal way of addressing the security issue. If you have not been told to work from home on 1/20/21 (if possible), feel free to ask your management staff if you can work from home that day.