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Greetings,
Subject: House Takes Critical First Step; More Work to Be
Done!
On Jan. 28, the House passed its $819 billion version of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This bill recognizes
that helping states make strategic investments in education and
other vital services is key to invigorating our economy and
climbing out of this recession.
Minneapolis Public Schools will be receiving and allocation
of $64,830,600 under the House-passed bill if the Senate also
passes the Act as is. Please call Senator Amy
Klobuchar to tell her to support the passage of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act! Tell her that any effort to
water the Act down is not acceptable! Her number is:
202-224-3244. Call now! Time is of the essence!
Note: The American Federation of Teachers has been
lobbying at every level for this bill. By the AFT
helping shape ARRA, it will better tailored for school
districts/teachers/students across the country.
What else can YOU do?
Action Day: February 10th - WEAR BLUE! Stand up for
students and education! Stand up for our country,
neighbors and our future! Show our professional
unity...our union strength. Wear blue on Feb. 10, AFT
Unity Day!
Action on Capitol Hill is vital, but it is only the start.
We need to build on this momentum by showing policymakers and
the District at every level how critical it is to support wise
public investments that can revitalize America and lay the
groundwork for long-term, sustainable growth. Help us make our
case to communities across America; participate in the AFT's
Unity Day on Feb. 10 by wearing blue to work.
You'll be joining thousands of friends and colleagues from
locals across the nation who will speak with one loud, clear
voice in this fight for America's future. Colleagues like
Suzanne Schaeffer, a teacher in Ormond Beach, Fla., who recently
shared her story with the AFT. "Families at my school have been
hit hard," she says, "with many parents losing their jobs and
sometimes their homes. Since we no longer have a free breakfast
program, more young children are starting school each day
hungry. Severe cutbacks in funding mean fewer adults in
the classroom." (meaning less support for kids who greatly need
it).
Share your story! This campaign is driven by the
experiences and stories of members like you. Decision-makers
need to hear the personal toll that the economy is having on
you, the people you serve, your family and your community.
Share your experiences and thoughts on the economic crisis
and the path to lasting recovery at: http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/07aawdF1nP-1//
Thanks!!
Lynn Nordgren
President, MFT
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