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Virtual Phone Banks for School Budget Vote

HELP GET OUT THE SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE
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SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE TUES., MAY 15TH
Virtual Phone Banks: Tues., Wed., Thurs., Mon. May 8, 9, 10, and 14th
  • Calls can be made from any phone.
  • Members need to only have access to a computer or mobile device to participate.
  • Click link below to access directions.
  • You can create an account immediately to facilitate logging in.
  • HTA members who participate and make a minimum of twenty (20) calls will receive a 10 dollar ($10) gift card. Your choice of either Luigi's or Dunkin' Donuts gift card.
Use the link below to access directions, calling list, phone numbers and script. 
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Volunteer Work Sessions for School Budget Vote Cards

Join HTA Colleagues

 

Work sessions on SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE CARDS

Will be held: from 3-5 pm in the HTA office (Room 111) at the Community Center

On: Tues., May 1, Thurs., May 3, Mon., May 7

Members will address cards sent by the HTA and affix labels to PTA cards.

  • Volunteer sign up sheets are available in each building.
  • You are encouraged to attend any/all sessions for as long as you’d like.
  •  Walk-ins are always welcomed.

 Thanks in advance for being an active member and helping to GOTV.

 
 
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Here are the six things everyone should do before filing a retirement application:

1. Schedule a Consultation. Meet with a NYSTRS representative, in person or by live video, to discuss your retirement questions. Run estimates for different retirement dates and discuss the various payment options available to you. See the online version of the Benefits Consultations schedule.

2. Understand Your Payment Options Before

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     This race in the 10th AD gives us a chance to put another advocate for labor

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Upcoming Gun Violence Actions


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Below is a NYSUT update on actions being planned across the country to protest gun violence in our schools. I encourage you to stay informed and to carefully read the NEA legal advisory attachment that addresses

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Upcoming NYSUT Workshops

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Workplace Health and Safety Workshop Safety & Health Hazards in Schools:
School employees are exposed to a wide variety of hazards at work. This session will give an overview of some of the hazards faced and what laws relate to those hazards including the New York State’s Public Employee Safety and Health Act and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We’ll explore strategies to resolve health and safety issues including when and how you can involve enforcement agencies to
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