Registered Nurses (RNs) employed by Springfield State Hospital Center were denied the use of paid leave on the weekend of January 22, 2016 due to their essential employee status. The employees leave status was charged to code 86, unpaid, unexcused absence. On February 5, 2016 the employees contacted their Labor Relations Specialist, Michael Keeney for guidance and assistance. Mr. Keeney filed instant grievances on behalf of the RNs to ensure that their time frames were protected.

Please join us at the next General Membership Meeting. Here are the details from your president, Donna Walters:

Here is your source for information and action in the 2016 Legislative sessions!

Scholarships are available from the South Central Federation of Labor for WPEC members in southern Wisconsin.  See the attached Scholarship Rules for the details such as eligibility.   The deadline is July 1, 2016.

Cover Letter

Rules

Application

Over a hundred members of the unions that make up AFT-Maryland took to Annapolis to engage their elected representatives. Lobby Night as it is called gave members and activists an opportunity to extend their voices directly to the people that they elected. Nearly all of the locals that make up AFT-Maryland were represented and union members did not hesitate to ask Delegates and State Senators tough questions. 

Going to precinct caucuses?  Here is the Education Minnesota Guide!

2016_Precinct Caucuses

2016_precinctcaucusguide.pdf

A MUST WATCH!

A summary of the Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association Supreme Court case and the damage it will do to public employee unions.

https://youtu.be/WjpPueCkF6o