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Attention All BTU Steward [ This message was sent to all BTU stewards. It is a duplicate of the BTU Member Notes for November 2, 2009. Some stewards are reporting that they are still having trouble receiving messages -- especially ESP stewards. All BTU-EP (teachers) stewards are asked to share this message and the attachments with co-stewards and especially with the ESP stewards at your worksite.
NOTE: There is a correction to the Protest Pledge Sheet. Please use the pledge sheet attached to this message. All stewards are urged to forward this message via e-mail to members of each worksite's Parent Teacher Associations, other similar groups and parents who strongly support public school employees, family members and friends of public schools.
Thank you. ]
BTU MEMBER
NOTES
+ THREE STRIKES PROTEST (See attached flyer & pledge sheet)
+ NEGOTIATIONS ALERT (See attached DISTRICT proposal!)
+ WORK TO THE RULE (See attached activity flyer menu)
+ REMINDER: PROSPECTIVE RETIREE WORKSHOP
+ BTU NEW EDUCATOR EVENT
+ BTU PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
+ CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS WORKSHOP
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THREE STRIKES PROTEST: No step movement! No cost-of-living raise! 45% increase in dependent insurance! Workload increase for all high school teachers! No voting on schedule changes! Involuntary transfers! No end to rehiring retired friends of district officials! No cuts in district waste! More and more official corruption revealed!
Mark your calendar now! Work a second job, after-care or tutor? PLEASE invest in your future now by scheduling the time off now! All public school employees, union members, parents, family members and friends are needed - TAKE ACTION NOW!
The Three Strikes Protest will replace November's Steward Council Meeting (a steward sign in table will be available) and EVERYONE is urged to attend: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, at the K.C. Wright Building (600 SE Third Avenue) in downtown Fort Lauderdale. NOTE: Later event time so all employees can attend AND ample parking is available. Go to www.BTUonline.com to download event details, driving directions and parking maps.
The first 1,000 participants who arrive will receive a special event memento while supplies last. Members who make and bring their own really CREATIVE signs will be entered in a special picket sign contest. Picket sign winners will be featured in an upcoming edition of the Membership Update. Noise-makers and signs will be available for all event participants while they last.
STEWARDS & MEMBERS: Use the attached Flyer & Protest Pledge Sheet to sign up participants. Worksites with the most participants (all union members, employees, parents, family members and friends) will be eligible for special prizes and will be featured in a future edition of the Membership Update.
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CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS ALERT: In regard to implementation of the district's Differentiated Accountability Program (see attached DISTRICT negotiations Article 36 proposal), School Board negotiators are proposing that administrators should be able to involuntarily transfer staff from their schools (Sect. A); district officials can INVOLUNTARILY transfer teachers who have demonstrated success in increasing student achievement to DA schools (Sect. F); officials should be able to choose how to pay teachers at DA schools (Sect. B); administrators should be able to change the current employee evaluations (Sect. C); teachers who are INVOLUNTARILY transferred to DA schools will NOT have the option to leave for three years (Sect. E). DON'T BELIEVE IT? The DISTRICT'S contract negotiations proposal (Article 36) is attached to this message OR members can go to www.BTUonline.com to read this week's negotiations update and the district's proposal.
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WORK TO THE RULE: Union leaders have declared Work to the Rule for all union members from Monday, November 9 to Wednesday, November 25. Stewards are encouraged to organize members for one or more Work to the Rule activities on one or more day during this time period. The basic guide for all members engaging in "Work to the Rule" is quite simple: Members should not volunteer for any non-paid activities, including after school functions and non-compensated committee meetings. Members can also pick and choose from the "Work to the Rule" Menu to decide how they will individually participate. The important point is for all members to take action by "Working to the Rule!"
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REMINDER -- PROSPECTIVE RETIREE WORKSHOP: The BTU Retirees Chapter is sponsoring a workshop for BTU members-only who are prospective retirees at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3rd at the BTU office in Tamarac. Space is still available, but reservations are required. Please RSVP by calling and leaving a message with BTU Retirees President Vivian Silbiger at 954-486-6250 Ext. 255 or by contacting her via e-mail at vsilbiger@btuonline.com
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BTU NEW EDUCATORS EVENT: The BTU New Educators Committee presents "Take a bite out of hunger canned food drive!" for all BTU members with 0-5 years Broward schools experience / 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2009 / The committee will be hosting a food drive at Cafe Iguana. For each can of food new educators bring in, they will be entered in a raffle for a prize! Canned food will be donated to local shelters for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Participants will receive two free drink tickets and menu specials until 8 p.m. / Location: Cafe Iguana-PINES 8358 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL., 33024 954-433-8787 www.CAFEIGUANAPINES.com / To learn more about the BTU and New Educators Committee log on to www.BTUonline.com today
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BTU PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ER&D WORKSHOP: Members are invited to attend an Effective Group Management Workshop from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18 at the BTU office in Tamarac. Participants will receive in-service points. Space is limited to 30 participants. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Reservations are required. Please RSVP by calling First Vice President Bernie Schultz at 954-486-6250 Ext. 234 or by sending an e-mail to her at bschultz@btuonline.com
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CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS LIABILITY WORKSHOP: The BTU CHR Committee will sponsor a Teacher Liability Workshop with presenter, BTU Field Staff Representative Steven Feldman, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19 at the BTU Office in Tamarac. The class will provide new information and expanded details designed for classroom teachers and stewards who may have already received this training. This is an important workshop for all BTU members to attend. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Space is limited to 30 participants. Reservations are required. Please RSVP by calling First Vice President Bernie Schultz at 954-486-6250 Ext. 234 or by sending her an e-mail at bschultz@btuonline.com |
