By Ruby Newbold, DAEOE president, chair of the AFT PSRP program and policy council, and an AFT vice president
The way we work as paraprofessionals and school-related personnel changes over the years.
Think of the changes our retirees have seen over the course of their working lives. Just the technology alone — think of those changes.
READ MORE: https://aftvoices.org/moving-with-the-times-e1df32d74563
On Saturday, April 29, 2017, union delegates from across the state of Maryland attended our Statewide Advisory Meeting which was held at MCEA Headquarters. President Linda Day called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. The meeting was well attended but very somber due to the unexpected passing of Agnes Valenzia, MCEA Executive Vice President. Agnes had been a member of MCEA for over 30 years and was a great friend and a loyal advocate of MCEA.
It is with deep regret that MCEA announces the passing of one of our dear beloved members, Agnes Valenzia. Agnes joined the ranks of MCEA in the fall of 1985. Before the ink was dry on her MCEA membership card she began volunteering for different committees within her local chapter #022 at the MVA.
Poor indoor air quality is a major issue in state-owned and lease buildings. Because there is currently no standard for indoor air quality in MD, MPEC is unable to hold the state accountable for the issues members are suffering due to poor conditions in their work buildings.
Our Officers:
Jeffrey Kuemmel, President
Elayn Higgins, Vice-President
David Guzzino, Treasurer
Lynnae Kwilas, Secretary
2018-2019 Executive Board Members
Julia Ketterl AFT rep
Kate Barbati head MS rep
Luke Silliman head MS rep
CCTA Endeavors
We "give back" not only to our members, but also to our surrounding community!
September 2019
13th Executive Board Meeting
27th- Welcome Back Social at 33 Speak Easy
October 2019
11th - Executive Board Meeting
13th - Breast Cancer Walk
November 2019
15th- Executive Board Meeting
20th - CCTA Social at Bar Louie at 3:00PM
December 2019
13th- Executive Board Meeting
January 2020
10th- Executive Board Meeting
What's best for educators is best for students! Let's put students first and negotiate a fair contract before the end of the school year!
1. Longevity is tied to total years of service in Newark only and doesn't have to be consecutive.
2. It's not tied to steps
3. You would start getting your first longevity at the start of your 15th year.
4. If someone was about to get longevity, and the contract froze...they will get it in their retro
5. Longevity is added to salary every year...not divided over the years.
6. Second longevity REPLACES first longevity when you reach your 20th year
7. Third and fourth longevity is ADDED TO second longevity.
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It has come to our attention that members are being asked to upload evidence and create portfolios on the district's new evaluation portal. You are only required to create a sign-in ID and password! Training will be offered at a later date.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at the union office: 313-875-3500.
--Your DFT President Ivy Bailey
