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NYSUT Update on Upcoming Gun Violence Actions

Upcoming Gun Violence Actions


I hope you had a chance to get the much needed respite during the February Break. The outrage felt over yet, another violent rampage in a school has left all students, educators, parents and Americans very upset and scared. The need for action and change so that these incidents stop continues to emerge as a student movement with many supportive groups.   

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

You're Invited to Attend These Upcoming NYSUT Workshops:                                    

 
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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Presentation on State of Janus Supreme Court Case

   

You're Invited to attend:

 
A  Presentation by AFT President Randi Weingarten                      
 
Hosted by the NYSUT ED Directors on: Tuesday, Feb. 27th 
 
At: 4:30pm
 
Jericho High School Auditorium
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President Weingarten will be addressing the current state of the Janus Supreme Court Case and it's possible impact on labor unions. There will also be a presentation on social media tools from the AFT which are available to local leaders.

This special event is open to ALL NYSUT members. Anyone interested in attending should email Sheila:  office@herricksta.org
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Upcoming Events

Support Our Community By Joining Us At These Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday, Feb. 10th (2pm - 6pm): Gathering to support Herricks Graduate, Vivek Viswanathan, candidate for California State Treasurer (see link below)
  • Saturday, Feb. 10th: Annual Herricks Lunar New Year Celebration (7:00pm - 9:30pm) at Herricks High School. Free Admission! Open to all! Open Table Tennis Tournament 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Walk-in Registration) Lion Dance, Chinese Yo-Yo, Orchestra, Sing Along, Ribbon Dance, Chinese Food, Arts & Crafts, and Fun Games. Hosted by Asian American Cultural Club. Sponsored by CAANH - Chinese
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NYSUT Early Career Member Conference Sat., Feb 3rd

You're Invited to:
 
An Early Career Members' Conference
 
Registration is now open for the rescheduled Nassau Regional Office’s Early Career Member Conference to be held on Saturday, February 3rd at the Huntington Hilton in Melville.
This conference is specifically designed for early career members. It will help members understand that the importance and value of union membership is vital as we approach life in a post-agency fee world. The conference will focus on subjects that should be of great interest to members who are in the beginning stages of their careers. The program is designed to: (1)
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Upcoming Member Benefits Meetings

Start Off the New Year by Becoming An Informed Member 
 
Take Advantage of Being a Union Member
 
Join Us At These Upcoming HTA Events:
 
JJ Stanis Visits Herricks
 
Donna Lupo will be in each building to provide members with information about how to best take advantage of benefits provided through JJ Stanis such as:
  • Vision
  • Excess Major Medical Insurance
  • Yearly reimbursement of out of pocket medical expenses 
Tuesday, January 9th - Center Street - Faculty Room (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) 
 
Wednesday, January 10th - Searingtown - Faculty Room (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) 
 
Thursday, January 11th  - Denton Avenue - Faculty Room
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