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Turn to the Back and Stop the Attack! Vote NO!

NOVEMBER 7th,

TURN TO THE BACK

STOP THE ATTACK!

VOTE

NO !

Click on the link to see why you need to take action, now!

Help spread the word to family, friends and all voters. Remember to

VOTE NO!

Here is why you need to take action, now!

October Teacher PNC Meetings

Below is a list of October Teacher Professional Negotiations Committee meetings. We look forward to hearing each group's comments on upcoming negotiations.

Monday, October 2nd - Elementary Specials - Art, Music, Gym, Librarians - 4pm -(HTA office -CC Rm 111)
Monday, October 16th - Special educators, Reading, Speech teachers, etc. -4pm (HTA office - CC Rm 111)
Monday, October 23rd - Psychologists, Social Workers, Guidance - 4pm - (HTA office - CC Rm 111)

SPREAD the WORD:

Gutting Guarantees

Did you know that the New York Constitution guarantees everyone in the state the right to a free public

Upcoming NYSUT WORKSHOPS

BECOME AN ACTIVE, INFORMED MEMBER BY TAKING AN UPCOMING NYSUT WORKSHOPS:

(open to all members)

USING MEMBER DATA - Wednesday, October 11 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Nassau RO

One of the main reasons to have one-on-one conversations is to collect information about your members. Having information about members makes it possible to gear the union’s activities to the needs and interests of members. This workshop will look at what data should be collected and explore ways to utilize that data to identify potential leaders, further engage members and help plan future actions of the local.

MANAGING

What's at stake?

The environment - New York State's constitution has the nation's strongest protections for forever wild areas like the Adirondacks and the Catskills. Greedy developers could push to undo these safeguards;
Public education - The state constitution guarantees our students the right to a free public education;
The social safety net - The state constitution ensures the state provides for citizens in need;
Our voting rights - The constitution provides valuable protections; and
Don't risk losing these vital safeguards.

It's A Politician's Convention!

During the last convention, four

With less than a week left before the election, we need your help to elect one of our own, Christine Pellegrino to the Assembly. It’s simple, we need you to canvass to help remind our members and friends in labor to vote on May 23^rd. With this simple task, victory will be ours. If you have yet to help volunteer, now is your chance. Join us on May20, at 10:00 AM at Bay Shore Classroom Teachers Office

45 Third Ave., Bay Shore, NY 11706.

goo.gl/pDsq5O Register

Hope to see you there. Coffee will be waiting.Go with a friend and get your exercise in while you help Christine become the next State

GOTV for Herricks for School Budget Vote

REMINDER:

Upcoming Events to

for Herricks School Budget Vote - Tuesday, May 16th

Last week's three budget card work sessions were a huge success! The PTA Budget Cards were cmpleted in two days and the HTA cards were done in one session. Thanks to all our volunteers!

HTA Budget Vote Lawn Signs:

Are available at the HTA office. To arrange pick up of signs contact Sheila via phone (ext, 8981) or email: office@herricksta.org
In an effort to have reusable signs returned after the budget vote to the HTA office (Room 111 @ CC), we are offering an incentive
A five dollar ($5) Dunkin Donuts gift card will

2017-2018 Calendar of Nassau RO Workshops & Conferences

STRENGTHEN OUR LOCAL!
TAKE THE INITIATIVE!
BECOME MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE!
GET INVOLVED BY ATTENDING A WORKSHOP

2017-2018 Calendar of NYSUT Nassau RO Workshops & Conferences

NYSUT is offering a number of informative workshops. The Nassau Regional Office’s complete 2017-18 schedule of workshops, trainings and conferences for the period June 27, 2017 through June 2018 is attached. I urge you to take the initiative to become more knowledgeable and strengthen our organization by attending a workshop. Many can be attended by ALL members. Anyone wishing to attend a workshop should contact Sheila: office

Resumes for Candidates for the HTA Election

Please click each name to view his or her respective resume in consideration for HTA election:

Candidates forum

To: All HTA Members

From: K. Maiello, Nominations Chairperson

Date: April 23, 2017

Re: Candidates' Forum

A forum for candidates running for election to the position of HTA President and Vice President of the Custodial (Custodians, Cleaners, Maintenance Staff, Grounds Crew, Laborers, AV and Computer Technicians, Automotive Service/ Bus Drivers, and Transportation Staff, Bus Driver/ Cleaner and Information Specialist) will be held on:

Monday, May 1, 2017

4:00pm

Community Center Cafeteria (1st Floor)

This is an important meeting! The following are the candidates for office who will be speaking and

NYSUT Member Benefits Pre-Retirement Workshop

NYSUT Member Benefits Pre-Retirement Workshop

NYSUT Member Benefits is hosting a no cost Pre-Retirement Workshop for All Members at the Nassau Regional Office.

Members can register for only one of these dates: Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 4:40 - 6:45 pm OR Thursday, May 18, 2017, 4:30 - 6:45 pm.

See attached flyer for registration information. Please register early as seats are limited.

Click here for NYSUT Retirement Flyer