Mike Fargey, President
Adriana Contelmo, Vice-President
Cathy Stewart, Treasury
Glenis Vaquez, Recording Secretary
Colleen Amador, Corresponding Secretary
Deepa Ramchandani, Floor Representative
Lewis Feldman, Floor Representative
Diane Gaydos, Floor Representative
Katie Traflet, Floor Representative
Congratulations colleagues! Our contract has been ratified by the Guttenberg Board of Ed. Once the contract has been duly executed by both parties, a signed copy will be posted on the website and reproduced for all unit members.
There may be some confusion regarding a couple of issues. The first issue is the 2011-2012 school calendar which was emailed to us. The calendar will have to be revised to accommodate the new professional development schedule.
The second issue deals with the open enrollment period for enrolling or waiving health benefits. Please note that will take place in October.
The last issue that might be generating some confusion deals with the $15,000 limit on terminal leave pay. This provision which was changed through legislation only affects (and limits the maximum amount of the benefit) unit members who commenced employment after January 1, 2010.
Please note that in the beginning of the school year we will schedule a membership meeting where a representative from Horizon will be present to inform us what our options are concerning the new health savings account benefit and how it works. That meeting date will be posted on the GFT website and e-mailed in the school to all unit members.
Enjoy the summer,
Mike Fargey
GFT President
Walker thinks he can cripple our union by making payroll deduction for union dues illegal. By re-committing to our union and continuing membership, we are standing strong and sending a message: Walker can’t legislate away our union. He can’t decide whether we have power – we do.
To join in building our union, select your dues amount below and continue your union membership and our ability to fight Walker, his agenda and the stripping of our rights. You’ll be redirected to a secure website where you can sign up to continue your membership no matter what Walker says.
Minutes from the May Executive meeting.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
This year the C-RTA gave time and money to several community organizations and helped seniors with scholorship money. Follow the link for the list.
Isaac Zimmerman wants you to check out the new MTU site he created. : )menashateachersunion.com
Remember all the talk about how public pensions were bankrupting states all across the country? Not true. Here is a link:
LAYOFF LETTERS WERE MAILED TODAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 9 2011
THIS IS A NEW WEBSITE!
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