ELECTION SEASON

On October 12th Governor Edwards secured significantly more votes than any of any other Gubernatorial candidate. While insufficient to secure an outright win, this is a testament to his leadership and success as our Governor. In his first term, Louisiana has recovered from a devastating deficit, supported teachers and students, and he has delivered on his promise to restore faith in government. That is why so many teachers and support staff from across Louisiana have been working to ensure Governor Edwards’ re-election, and they will continue this dedicated work through November. To join your colleagues and volunteer in this election, please go to http://actionnetwork.org/forms/volunteer2019.

The state’s plan to cut off our prescription benefit after age 65 will significantly diminish our retirement savings and the retirement life we have planned. SB946 passed the General Assembly in April and became law May 25, 2019. There are many questions surrounding SB946 and its implementation yet answers are not available. Click here to read the legislative history and other relevant information about the prescription drug plan.

State retirees have been searching for clarity on the question of prescription drugs benefit plan changes since the changes were scheduled to go into effect in 2018.

*****There are vacancies on the board of directors.  These vacancies will be filled by a majority vote of the current board from among the names submitted by the chapter in accordance with MCEA bylaw article VI Board of Directors, Section 4 Vacancies. For additional information please contact John Prince at (410) 298-8800

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In This Issue:

1) Getting rid of a broken evaluation system

2) Early Childhood Committee

3) Take Action!  Lower health benefit costs

4) And more!

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED October 29, 2019

Joint Bargaining Update from HCTA and HCSB

October 25, 2019                                  

Hernando Classroom Teachers’ Association: Fund Our Future Statewide Tour Coming to Brooksville

The City Union of Baltimore is saddened to learn of the passing of Jeffrey Raymond. Mr.

 1) Health Benefits/Open Enrollment: Last Saturday, NBOE finally updated the Employee Health Benefits Portal.  Check your email for the site and login info.

You will be able to find information on the various options for Health and Dental Plans and other services offered through our Benefits packages.  If you would like to see what your contribution cost will look like starting in January, you need to access the Chapter 78 tab.