The economic impact of teacher pension plans reaches far beyond retirees, as the retired have a significant and positive impact upon our economy.

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The Faculty Association of St Charles Community College collectively engaged in drafting and approving the following profile, as SCC initiates the search for its third president.

A riveting and acutely detailed essay from the standpoint of a retired teacher (and member of AFT Retirees Union) who participated in the Madison, Wisconsin, demonstrations in March 2011.

The Faculty Association of St. Charles Community College in Cottleville, Missouri, makes public its unequivocal support for teachers and other public workers in Wisconsin.

Supporters of full funding for Maryland education and full funding of state and city worker pensions will rally at Baltimore's City Hall Monday, March 28, at noon.

February 16, 2011 - Late last month, the New York State Senate passed Governor Andrew Cuomo’s bill to impose a property tax cap proposal for schools and local governments, beginning in 2012-13, by a vote of 45-17. Although the State Legislature still needs to accept this bill in order for it to be enacted, many questions surround the Governor’s proposed tax cap. What does the proposed tax cap mean?

http://www.gcsny.org/District/BoardofEd/Budget1112/TaxCapBreakdown.htm

IN THIS ISSUE:

* Public Policy Update
* Concealed Weapons on Campus?
* Membership Survey
* Winter Membership Meeting
* Get to Know the PIO
* Contract Fun Facts

Big changes could be happening in the near future for our members in Kansas. To keep up with fast-acting legislators and governor, we need to be prepared for anything.

One of our goals is to keep AFT-Kansas teachers, healthcare professionals, and public employees up to date on critical legislation by text message. This service will allow you to find out what is happening first!

There are two ways to sign-up.

Using your mobile phone right now, send a text message with the word KANSAS to 69238. We will send you text messages with details on how you can participate in upcoming actions.

Or, you can simply provide your phone number and zip code below, and click submit.

ETF has posted an extensive updated document as to questions about how the budget bills effect the WRS programs administered by ETF.

ETF Update 4/15/2011: Act 10 Information - Frequently Asked Questions for Members

For new and updated news, go to http://etf.wi.gov/news/Whats_New.htm .