Mark your calendars for these pcoming events for the Elwood Retired Teachers Alliance, Kings Park Retired Teachers Association, Three Village Schools Retirees and Retired - United Teachers of Northport.

Elwood Retired Teachers Alliance upcoming events:

April 14, 2016  Breakfast meeting at the Candlelight Diner in Commack at 9:00 am

May 12, 2016  Breakfast meeting at the Candlelight Diner in Commack at 9:00 am

June 15, 2016  ERTA Annual June Luncheon at the Garden Grill in Smithtown from 12 – 3 pm

This is letter from NYSUT that was discussed at the Orange County Teachers’ Association regarding the opt-out movement. The WTA supports NYSUT position.

Dear NYSUT Member,

Blue Jean Nation is teaming up with the Wisconsin Grassroots Network, Wisconsin United to Amend, Forward Institute and Frame for the Future to go to communities long ignored by the political establishment to help people organize and communicate a positive vision for the future of Wisconsin and renew local democracy.

Bob Beglinger is one of our representatives for the Wisconsin Coalition of Annuitants (WCOA).  The WCOA usually meets monthly in Madison.  Read Bob's report to find out what the Legislature has been up to regarding our pension system and learn about an opportunity to be on a focus group for ETF about their communications. 

Read Bob's Report

The Federal Trade Commission reviews these types of corporate deals to make sure patients don’t lose out in the process.

Help your union.  

Answer a brief survey.

And, if you provide contact information at the end, you'll be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card to Powell's Bookstore!

Here's the link:  http://mvccpa.org/memdb/APA_Survey.cfm

BCFPE addressed the issue of pay for overtime when a 911 Center employee comes into work after being on standby/call-in on a 36-hour week.

The MPEC Elections Committee has announced that they are accepting nominations for MPEC officers and delegates to conventions. Nominations must be received by Tuesday, April 12th, 2016. [NOTE: This deadline has been extended from the original deadline of April 5th.]

RC 43 delegates Tina Sharp, Bill Cea & Deb Peterson with ED 52 Director - Rosemary Catanzariti, ED 51 - 53 At-large Director - Florence McCue & NYSUT VP - Paul Pecorale

Union members understand the value of community.  One of the most fundamental reasons people join and participate in unions is because they know that whether it's at work, at home, or in our communities, we are all stronger - and happier - when we work together to make our lives better.  The members of AFT local 3497, the McFarland Federation of Teachers, put those values into action on March 17 by helping to provide a meal to McFarland residents through Shared Table.