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In this Issue:

- Everything that has to do with Education is our Domain.

- Why are Building Reps and Building Committees so important

- Scholarship Updates

AND MUCH MORE!

The Portland community, including many OFNHP members, turned out in force on Sunday to participate in the Reclaim MLK Annual March for Human Rights and Dignity. The event was sponsored by Don’t Shoot Portland (also called Don’t Shoot PDX), a grass-roots organization with a focus on social justice.

OFNHP members were on hand to give away hundreds of books to children and their families, as well as toothbrushes and first-aid kits. The federation also set up a station for children to make bracelets. The books were hand-selected by OFNHP, which worked with First Book, an AFT partner that helps affiliates in providing free and low-cost books and educational resources to students, families and communities in need.

NYSUT is pleased to announce the passage of  APPR Legislation (Bill A. 783 / S. 1262) in both the House and Senate yesterday. This bill eliminates the mandate that districts and BOCES use test scores to evaluate teachers. This measure returns collective bargaining rights to the Local and keeps student test scores from being included on students' permanent records.

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Support AFGE Government Workers! AFGE Fourth District is partnering with Maryland Food Bank, Metro Baltimore AFL-CIO, and IBEW to distribute FREE produce & shelf-stable items for AFGE families affected by the government shutdown.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
IBEW (Parking Lot), 2701 W Patapsco Ave., Baltimore MD 21230

For info: Call AFGE District 4 at (410)480-1820.

Join AFT-Maryland and our members from the BTU, CUB, MCEA, MPEC, AFT Healthcare, BCFPE, and BCFPHN as we travel to Annapolis to talk with our representatives about our issues in the 2019 Legislative Session.

Buses will depart from AFT-Maryland, 5800 Metro Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215 at 5:15 p.m.

Join AFT-Maryland and our members from the BTU, CUB, MCEA, MPEC, AFT Healthcare, BCFPE, and BCFPHN as we travel to Annapolis to talk with our representatives about our issues in the 2019 Legislative Session.

Buses will depart from AFT-Maryland, 5800 Metro Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215 at 5:15 p.m.

DFT Members,
We are saddened to report the passing of former DFT President Virginia Cantrell. Virginia served as President of DFT from 2007-2009.  We ask that all members please keep her family and loved ones uplifted in prayer. As we learn of funeral arrangements we will share with the membership.

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In This Issue:

1) Contract Update

2) Legal Update: What happens outside of school could have huge consequences!

3) Professional Development Opportunities

And Much more!

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