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In August 2008 Budget talks, it became apparent that employees needed affordable health insurance for their families. Groups such as Austin Interfaith joined with Education Austin to make these requests known to the Board of Trustees.
The Trustees agreed that it is important for the employees of AISD to be able to cover their families with affordable healthcare. They mandated that the Joint Insurance Committee start talks earlier than usual and search for affordable healthcare. The committee is made up of EA board members, Debbie Hammerly, T.A. Vasquez, Ken Zarifis, President Louis Malfaro and Vice-Presidents Carolyn Martinez and Rae Nwosu, as well as AISD representatives and members of AAPSA...... |
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If there was one message that came out of the June 25 healthcare reform rally on Capitol Hill, it was that healthcare reform cannot wait. The demand from the crowd of nearly 10,000 was for affordable, high-quality healthcare with the choice of a public or private option—now!
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Randi Weingarten, who was elected AFT president one year ago, announced on June 24 that she will devote herself full time to that role and is stepping down from her position as president of the United Federation of Teachers in New York City, effective July 31.
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Teachers from reconstituted campuses can breath easier. No longer will Education Austin allow teachers to be tmisreated . We want our Professionals to get the respect they deserve. Education Austin and AISD have changed the policy so that no teachers job with the district is ever threatened due to NCLB manditory closure... |
Read the May/June 2009 newsletter
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Read about the proposals made to AISD for the Stimulus monies... |
AISD has assigned new laptops to all of its teachers. Teachers are being asked to sign an agreement to be responsible owners but some are being told the will have to replace the laptop if lost or stolen. "Not so says Michael Houser".... |
No longer can Classified Employees be told "you are fired, just leave".... |
Education Austin Teachers should all read and understand their PDAS rights... |
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Texas AFT's online resource and brochure help you navigate the latest changes to the Safe Schools Act.
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Visit the Texas AFT Legislative Action Center
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Sign up for the daily Legislative Hotline and Action Alerts…find out who your elected officials are on the state and national levels.
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