I was asked to write a piece for Contract Corner on why we need a union. Rather than reinvent the wheel (and to save precious time), I decided to excerpt a speech I gave to the entire staff a …
Use your health care benefits. They were hard won!
Last year, the voters of Massachusetts strongly affirmed the principle that paid sick leave for oneself and to care for a family member is a right not a privilege. The labor movement was the first to introduce the right to …
Finance For Educators — “And the truth will set you free” (and dramatically reduce the rate!)
“Joe the plumber” – no kidding his real name – recently took a break from completing some work in my house and asked, “What are you writing about?” “Finance and Fees,” I answered thinking that would put a quick damper …
Your Healthcare
Representatives of the town unions (the Public Employees Committee known as the PEC) and the Town will soon begin renegotiating our healthcare agreement, which expires on June 30, 2016. Early in the new year, the GIC (the state agency that …
Contract Corner 183rd Day
Dear Contract Corner,
I understand that all Unit A members must fulfill 6 hours of professional development. I’m confused about how to do this. Can you help me?
Signed,
Uncertain
Dear Uncertain,
Yes, some years we are told how to …
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