OFNHP has elected new leadership for a two-year term. Thank you to every candidate who stepped up and every member who voted. Our Election Committee worked very hard this year to conduct this election fairly in times of pandemic. Please join us in sending a note of gratitude to committee members at elections@ofnhp.org.
As COVID-19 spreads, the American Federation of Teachers believes that there will be significant closings of state, county and local operations and is calling on all public employee leaders and members to prepare for it. The AFT is working constantly to help our members and the people they serve navigate this virus, and buffer against the economic impacts.
Click on the link to access AFT Resources
While Alabama’s 722,000 students won’t return to k-12 classrooms this spring, some teachers will be returning to school as early as April 6.
As officials form their plans for distance learning, due to the state department of education by Friday, teachers are learning whether they're required to return to school buildings to do their work.
https://www.al.com/news/2020/04/alabama-schools-to-reopen-with-teachers-but-no-students.html
With budget concerns looming, placing state employees on the chopping block to mitigate budget shortfalls, would seem like a logical solution for some decision-makers that are less than forward-thinking.
CPS Must Plan Now for a Safe 2020-21 School Year
Cincinnati’s teachers were left heartbroken when Governor DeWine decided last week that school buildings would stay closed for the rest of this school year.
We are all learning from this experience. Please CFOP represented employees, fill out this survey regarding working from home:
Below you will find the link to the Union Newsletter for January-April 2020. Just click on the link ending in .PDF to view.
http://unit47.ct.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2020-04/janfebmarchapril20.pdf
Union support is important for every worker on any job. During this global pandemic, that support becomes even more important. Locals from across the state federation, with support and guidance from AFT-Maryland, are working hard to meet the needs of members.
