As the new semester begins at the seven universities of the University of Maine System, the Part-time Faculty Association of Maine (PATFA) reminds adjuncts to be aware of our contract language – especially if your courses are taken away.
Your contract addresses what happens when last-minute changes occur.
We provide the relevant contract language below. You would be wise to review it. Of course, the System has rights – but so do you.
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For 2008 - 2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement, [click here].
For 2003 - 2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement, [click here].
Meetings are held every second Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the union office located at 14191 Greenfield, Detroit (between Grand River and Schoolcraft).
All members are encouraged to attend meetings to stay informed.
DEMAND the NYS Legislature and the Board of Regents stop the anti-public school agenda of the Governor and Chancellor. (<-- link) NYS Allies for Public Education (NYSAPE), a coalition of 50 parent and educator groups statewide, has sent a letter to Governor Cuomo, responding to the questions posed in his December 18
Please mark your calendars for some Basketball fun on Friday, March 6 at Hilton High School.
Our 3 elementary schools will be playing basketball against each other for a good cause!
Come watch your school team and have some fun with foul shots for our fans at half-time, pizza and candy sales.
All proceeds go to Scholarships for Hilton graduating seniors majoring in education.
The Comptroller's office has announced that the GSA mileage Reimbursement Rate will increase from the current 56 cents to 57.5 cents per mile. This rate increase is effective for travel on or after 1/29/15. See the memo here.
Click here to see the results of cell phone use in the classroom.
