In 1989 the North Dakota Public Employees Association took a bold step and affiliated itself with the American Federation of Teachers. It was a bold step, then, taken in the right direction, combining resources, voices and manpower together, to become a more powerful force, and one that could effectively promote the well-being of all its members.

On Feb. 2, 2013, delegates representing all of our chapters across the state will gather for a special Delegate Assembly in Bismarck, and will again have the opportunity to strengthen our union and change history  by voting to merge with the North Dakota Education Association to form North Dakota United.

The November elections are behind us and I think I speak for all of us when I say that I’m not going to miss the campaign commercials.

However, with the legislative session just around the corner, I am going to miss some public employee champions who will no longer be serving in the chambers of the Capitol.

Dr. Hamid Shirvani has made a big impression in a relatively short amount of time, since taking over as Chancellor of the North Dakota University System in July, he has charged headfirst into tackling the challenges facing him and all the faculty, staff, administration and students of the higher education system.

Within a couple months of starting, he had proposed a bold plan for reforming the university system, titled the “Pathways to Student Success.” This plan remakes the landscape of higher education.

Star Trek is amazing! Everyone knows it even if they don't want to admit it. 

I hope every one had an enjoyable and relaxing break.   As we approach spring things are heating up, we as a school community are facing many challenges, and if we want to have an impact we need to be involved. 

In this Edition:

• Weinguarten rights
• Bargaining survey being sent through e-mail
• Getting to Know Your Contract - Compensatory time

Submitted By: Devin Hunter

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January 2013 Newsletter - Final PDF

Check out the attached brochure for upcoming PD Opportunities offered by JCAFT through our TEACH Program!

TEACH Brochure

Click below to take the short Survey on School Climate and Safety.  We will compile this information to get a consensus of the desires for our members to present in the upcoming leglislative session!  JCAFT is working together with you!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER SURVEY

This came from Barbara Weltman, Esq. an attorney based in Millwood NY and was written in a publication called Bottom Line/Personal.

Please enjoy the Meeting Minutes from the Eboard meeting on December 6, 2012. This meeting included the bargaining team and the report they presented to the Federation.