February's monthly union meeting will take place at each site. The meetings will have the same agenda and will be informational only but we also seek your feedback. Here is the tentative agenda:
The meetings start at 3:15 and will be in room 113 at GHS and in room 506 at LRHS.
The JCAFT and BAFT will need help from all educators during the 2012 legislative session. We need your help fighting the tough issues ahead.
Welcome to Retiree Council 8's Web Page!
PDF of JSD's Initial Negotiation Proposals to JESS (Feb 2012).
PRESS RELEASE: No Child Left Behind Waived for Georgia & 9 other states
One of the most pressing issues we find ourselves facing is the impending legislation to allow charter schools in Alabama. AFT Alabama does not support charter schools here while the bill is in its’ current form.
Sign the online petition TODAY: http://www.tstaweb.net/forms/2012cutsPetition.html
Demand that Governor Perry call a special session to…
STOP the Education Layoffs
Because the Texas legislature cut $5.4 billion from what was needed to maintain the current level of education funding, almost 50,000 Education Jobs — teachers, teacher’s aides, bus drivers, custodians and many more of the people who care for our kids everyday — could be lost due to state budget cuts. Another 68,000 private sector jobs could be lost due to education cuts.
by John Nichols, The Nation
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