Become a member! Join with Nurses and Health Professionals in State Government!
Haven't signed a card? We are more powerful as state employed healthcare professionals when we are all union members! Please sign a membership card and join us today!
Legislative Session Set To Open
The Legislative Session will open on Wednesday February 7th and will start with the Governor's State of the State address. This is considered the "short" session which is scheduled to conclude on May 9th.
2018 Elections Committee Information
Negotiations Update
Great news! Your negotiating team has reached a tentative agreement with the College. We will contact you as soon as we have all the details regarding the ratification process.
Your patience and support is always appreciated.
Contract Download
Durational Employees/Durational Positions
In accordance with our new contract, employees in durational positions can now achieve permanent status after a 6-month working test period, similar to all other new hires. All durational employees who were hired prior to August 1, 2017 have now achieved permanent status...Congratulations!
The Value of Having Signed Contracts
Last year membership voted and approved the A&R contract, as well as modifications to the SEBAC agreement. These changes were negotiated by union members, for union members via A&R's Negotiations Committee. While no member was enthusiastic to make the sacrifices being asked, the membership overwhelmingly approved the negotiated contracts. The result: We have a signed labor agreement which runs through June 2021, with 7% built in wage increases, guaranteed top step bonuses (guaranteed throughout your career), two step increments, all longevity payments, and a ca
2017-18 Dues Rates, Membership Cards and Pocket Calendars
Please note that dues amounts for 2017-18 school year are as follows:
Full Dues: $897.16
Three Quarters: $672.98
Half: $448.58
Quarter: $224.40
If you have questions about DFT Membership Cards and Pocket Calendars, please contact Mae Winters in our office. She works on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached at 313-875-3500.
Local 243 President's Video Log #1
Local 243 President Mike Lussenden introduces the new President's Video Log and tells us about what's going on at Madison Area Technical College.
For more information please visit: http://local243.wi.aft.org/
CAWP Center For American Women and Politics
Election Data and Analysis for current and past races with women candidates, by election year.
