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This is our moment

We knew this moment was coming.

Wealthy special interests have been fighting for years to undercut unions and roll back the benefits earned by working families. Today’s Supreme Court decision in Janus vs. AFSCME shows how far they are willing to go to attack working families. Anti-union forces think they can seize this opportunity to convince our members to abandon our union in an effort to diminish their voice in the workplace and weaken their strength at the bargaining table.

We are going to prove them wrong.

NYSUT fights to protect the collective bargaining rights that help secure higher

Pride in Education Reception

On Wednesday, June 20, from 4:30-7:30 PM, NYSUT will sponsor its 3rd annual Pride in Education Reception -- We Are One -- at The Refuge, 515 Broadhollow Rd. (Route 110) in Melville.

This is an opportunity for LGBTQ educators and their allies to socialize and discuss issues both related and unrelated to the challenges facing LGBTQ educators in educational communities.

Below is the flyer for this event. All are invited!

Announcing the Nassau Regional Office's 2018-19 Workshop & Conference Schedule

Attached to this email is the Nassau Regional Office’s 2018-19 workshop and conference schedule. Also attached is a description of each workshop. You are encouraged to become a more informed member by attending any of these workshops.

This year NYSUT is offering 37 workshops (including 4 that are new), 3 conferences and 4 roundtables. Once again they have scheduled an ambitious program of summer workshops. Most of the workshops are repeated at least once to maximize members’ opportunity to attend the workshops of their choice. Once again, NYSUT is offering a “basic curriculum” for building

Virtual Phone Banks for School Budget Vote

HELP GET OUT THE SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE

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.

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.

Whether you are considering retiring at the end of the school year or in the near future, there are several steps you should take to prepare for this milestone in your career.

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

GOTV in Special Election in AD 10

Special Election April 24 in AD 10

NYSUT Endorses Steve Stern

Following the recommendations of local leaders and PAC representatives, the NYSUT Board of Directors has moved to endorse former county legislator Steve Stern for NYS Assembly in the 10^thdistrict. The seat became vacant as a result of the former Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci being elected as Huntington Town Supervisor in November.

The special election scheduled for April 24 is one of 11 around the state to fill 9 Assembly and 2 State Senate vacancies.

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

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

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

99 Cedar Swamp Road

Jericho, NY 11753.

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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