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Over a period of just seven weeks, from Jan. 14-March 3, a total of 26,419 people took the online 2008 Health Care for America Survey sponsored by the AFL-CIO and Working America. Most are insured and employed. Most are college graduates. More than half are union members.
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Thanks to faculty who attended Lobby Day of Feb. 18. 2008. |
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More than 20,000 paraprofessionals and school-related personnel represented by the Oregon School Employees Association have voted to affiliate with the AFT, marking the largest affiliation of an independent union in AFT history. |
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In November 2007, we contacted both Gov. Christine Gregoire and Dino Rossi, both of whom are running for governor in 2008, as part of our endorsement process. They were asked to respond to policy questions to see where they stand on issues that impact our members.
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President Bush on Nov. 13 vetoed the spending bill passed by Congress last week for education, labor and health programs for fiscal year 2008 and asked that Congress support his fiscal year spending request. |
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We need nominations for SCCFT Executive Board Elections by 5 PM, FRIDAY March 9.
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AFT has launched a nationwide campaign, called the Faculty and College Excellence Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to create awareness about the erosion of full-time faculty and the overuse of part-time, adjunct faculty. AFT Washington was one of the first states to launch a state campaign and introduced state legislation during the 2007 legislative session.
During the 2008 legislative session, we introduced legislation that requires more full-time positions and job security for contingent faculty. You can find out more by reading the bills: HB 2528 or SB 6393. |
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Thanks to those of you who filled out the contract issues survey. Here are the results. |
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Every year the state legislature passes laws that have a tremendous impact on your salary, health care, retirement benefits, academic freedoms, and much more. Want to find out about what's going on? Sign up for our GetActive email!
When you sign up, you will also receive the AFT Washington Legisletter at your personal or home address. |
