Sep 12, 2019 | Initiatives, News
NEW PFT BUILDING REP WORKSHOP: 9-17-19:
How to help your coworkers overcome fear and apathy — how we can organize to win! Join Organizing Director Chris George for an information-filled presentation on Tuesday, September 17th at 4:30 PM at the PFT.
All members welcome—see what being a Rep is all about! RSVP by calling 412.431.5900 so we know how many to prepare for!
CURRENT & NEW BUILDING REP WORKSHOP: 9-26-19:
New Reps won’t want to miss the September 26th PFT Building Rep Workshop one week after their new rep start up meeting!
On the Agenda? A Community Schools update, a detailed update on Charter School accountability efforts, and looking at big picture issues facing educators in the upcoming year–it’s a can’t-miss event for EVERY PFT Building Representative. Thursday, Sept. 26th at 4:30 pm at the PFT!
New reps, current reps and members with an interest are encouraged to attend!!!
RSVP by calling 412.431.5900 so we know how many to prepare for!
PS: REMINDER TO ALL REPS: ER&D Deadline!
Our class counts are low for the incredible opportunity of ER&D classes (Professional Development) for the fall. Without member students, we can’t hold the classes! You are our pipeline and conduit to membership in our schools—please share the news!
We covered this at our kickoff meeting in August—but need you to reach out to the members at your school—get them signed up for a class here no later than EOD Friday September 13th.
Everyone knows at least one or two people who need Act 48 hours or are closing in on Level II Certifications.
Sep 9, 2019 | Grassroots, Initiatives, News
Get in on the ground floor of the constituencies, groups and grassroots organizations that help to power the PFT! Committees and groups are setting the agenda for the year!
ACT NOW for National Teacher Certification (NBPTS) and exclusive Professional Development opportunities through ER&D classes.
Download the schedule for the week here!
Sep 7, 2019 | Initiatives
Every year about two full weeks in, your PFT puts on a wonderful indoor/outdoor event to give us all a chance tor relax with great homemade food (courtesy of Staff Rep Harold Grant and friends), live entertainment, games, and some grown-up beverages and fellowship!
Join us for PFT MEET, GREET & EAT and make Friday September 13th your lucky day to kick off the new school year with your union brothers and sisters! Brought to you by the African American Teacher Mentoring Program.
Download and share the MG&E flyer here:
Call 412.431.5900 to RSVP by phone, or click here to RSVP online.
Aug 7, 2019 | Initiatives, Members
A letter opening bargaining has been officially sent. We are planning to have our first meeting with District representatives on August 20, 2019. This meeting will simply be to set parameters.
PMOIU2: The contract for members in the IU also expires June 30, 2020. The letter opening negotiations will go out the week of August 6th.
We’ll share contract update information out there as it becomes available to us. Be sure you’re reading the Tuesday Blast and Nina’s Notes—as well as connecting to PFT through the avenues below:
Stay Connected With PFT Text Messaging and Social Media
PFT TEXT MESSAGING: Simply text the phrase PFT400 to the number 69238 to join. We try to respect the use of this service–on average we send less than 4 texts per month.
While we encourage and welcome open social media platforms, our primary communication with members concerning negotiations will be via e-mailed updates.
Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.
