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danthewrightman
- May 1, 2008
- 1 min
Dockworkers Strike to Protest Iraq War
In the midst of our own efforts to wade through our Memorandum of Understanding, it's inspiring to see what other Unions are doing to try...
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danthewrightman
- Apr 29, 2008
- 3 min
News and Comments: April 29, 2008
Dear members, Several items of note: 1. Ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement/Elections As you probably know by now, on...
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danthewrightman
- Apr 8, 2008
- 1 min
Should Faculty Unions Be Looking Beyond Bread and Butter?
In a recent speech , Cary Nelson, the President of the AAUP, called for faculty unions to look beyond the basic necessities (benefits,...
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danthewrightman
- Apr 1, 2008
- 4 min
Where is the Contract?
Dear UFCT Member: At this late mid-spring semester date, it would be perfectly logical that you might be wondering aloud, or are...
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danthewrightman
- Mar 31, 2008
- 1 min
Unions Improve Conditions for African-American Workers
This new study proves what should probably be obvious, but backs it up with hard facts. –Suzanne Verderber
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danthewrightman
- Mar 11, 2008
- 1 min
AFL-CIO starts to acknowledge global warming: finally!
One of the UFCT 1460's parent unions, the AFL-CIO is finally grudgingly beginning to accept the reality of global warming, but is still...
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danthewrightman
- Mar 7, 2008
- 1 min
Negotiations and Elections Update
The Union and the Administration are in the process of putting finishing touches on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which sums up...
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danthewrightman
- Mar 1, 2008
- 1 min
Union Dues are Tax Deductible
This is just a reminder to union members to deduct union dues from your taxable income when preparing your taxes. –Suzanne Verderber
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danthewrightman
- Mar 1, 2008
- 1 min
Another Great Benefit of Union Membership: Cheap Theater Tickets
The Theater Development Fund offers up to a 70% discount on theater tickets if you are a full-time teacher OR (significantly for our...
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danthewrightman
- Feb 20, 2008
- 1 min
U.S. Labor Against the War
This organization represents many U.S. labor unions who are joining in solidarity with Iraqi workers to fight for the right of Iraqis to...
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danthewrightman
- Feb 19, 2008
- 1 min
More on Cuomo’s Investigation of Insurers
An editorial in the New York Times points out that the company used to estimate the cost of medical visits, estimates that are in turn...
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danthewrightman
- Feb 17, 2008
- 1 min
Add Your Comments
EVERYONE is invited to add his or her comments to any of these posts, whether or not you are a member of the Pratt Faculty Union. All...
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