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February 17, 2015 – Negotiations Started With Financials – Update

Representatives from WEA and the District met on Tuesday February 17 to commence negotiations.   The team established ground rules and began with the financial discussions.  The District made a first proposal that included an increase, PERA and insurance but did not include steps.  WEA counter offer included increase, PERA, insurance and steps.  The District made

Feb 3rd Recap: Reclaiming the District by Putting Kids First Community Meeting

There was a great turnout of over 65 community members, parents, teacher, Education Support Professionals and administration that took time and joined in the Community Meeting.  Everyone at the meeting discussed three 3 main goals with two question for each goal.  There was much discussion with many notes that were combined and sent to everyone

NEA: Looking for Grants to Educators

NEA Foundation awards $2,000 – $5,000 grants to support educators’ efforts to close achievement gaps, access professional development opportunities, and develop creative learning opportunities for students.  We have learned that the best teaching methods come from our greatest assets: educators. That is why, over the last 10 years, we have awarded more than $7.1 million

CEA Delegate Assembly, April 24 – 26, 2015

Delegate Assembly is CEA’s official policy-making body which meets once a year for CEA’s Annual Meeting. Delegate ratio is one delegate for every 50 members which gives WEA the opportunity to have 11 delegates.  Delegates serve a two year term.  Meeting starts at 7:00 Friday and ends in the afternoon on Sunday.   This year

Get a Head Start on Tax Preparation

H&R Block is the nation’s largest tax preparation company and a name that millions of Americans know and trust. NEA Member Benefits and H&R Block have joined forces to offer discounts and special pricing on tax preparation for NEA members. Save on tax preparation While We’re on the Topic of Taxes: In December 2014 the

NEA Pet Insurance

Joining the WEA also provides you with benefits from the NEA. The best pet insurance is now available to NEA members—Pets Best Insurance. It can help make vet bills affordable. Click Here to learn more – NEA Pet Insurance Discount

CEA’s 2014 FALL BARGAINING

CEA’s 2014 FALL BARGAINING This year’s conference was a huge success with nearly 200 participants from all over the state. Members came together to strengthen and grow their skills in bargaining, organizing and advocacy. WEA negotiation team members that attended were Rosie Jaramillo, Bob Warden, April Sherer, and Chuck Price.  WEA thanks the participants who

Remember a Lesson From the Geese: Fly in Formation

Remember Another Lesson From the Geese When a goose falls out of formation, it feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird right in front of it. Lesson: If we have as much sense as geese, we stay in formation

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