Union Update

The Secret of Organizing is Action

Welcome to our 20+ New Members since Oct 1st!

Even for members excluded from collective bargaining- union membership is more valuable than ever before. You are part of a nationwide movement that is standing up for labor rights, employee voices, and strong public schools across America! #StrongStaffStrongSchools

THIS THURSDAY is a #Red4Ed Day!

❓ WHAT DO YOU WANT ❓

Now that we are the Exclusive Bargaining Representative for 2,600 ACPS employees, it is time for us to create our bargaining proposal.

In our first contract, we may bargain for:

1. ALL wages, salaries, and compensation

2. ALL benefits

3. FOUR working conditions per bargaining unit. Examples of working conditions are things like your physical work environment, work load, schedule, staffing, supplies, safety, accountability, communication, training, and more.

Many people say they don't know what they would ask for in a contract. Think about things that have frustrated you at work during the past few years. Do you wish you had different equipment or supplies? What changes to your schedule would help you be more productive? Are there things currently happening that you wish would STOP, or things that don't happen that you wish would START? Your opinion matters in this process! You can come to an in-person and/or Zoom meeting, in addition to taking our online survey. All ACPS employees who are in a bargaining unit will receive this survey- but AEA members are getting it first! Click on the button below to complete the survey.

TAKE THE BARGAINING PRIORITY SURVEY NOW

October Bargaining Priority Meeting Schedule:

This is your chance to be in "The Room Where It Happens!"

Complete the interest form using the link below. We are looking for AEA members from across the division, from a wide variety of jobs and experience levels. You could be a part of this history-making team! Team members will be appointed by our Chief Negotiator, Tim Klobuchar.

Collective Bargaining Team Interest Form

ALL MEMBERS:

You need to CONFIRM your Life Insurance Beneficiary

Most of you don't know....

You have a complimentary life insurance policy included with your membership! Make sure you go to the NEA member benefits website and enter the information of the people you want to receive your life insurance if you pass away. Go to neamb.com and select "Confirm Beneficiary" today!

Have an individual work-related issue or concern?

First, talk to your Supervisor or Principal.

If still not resolved, contact your worksite Union Rep.

If you still need assistance, contact Union leadership:

Mary McIntyre, AEA President

Email: AlbEduAssociation@gmail.com
Phone: 434-282-2483

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