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The AFL-CIO has launched its 2012 AFL-CIO Executive Paywatch site—now called CEO Pay and the 99%—which includes the most comprehensive data available on 2011 executive pay. All the data available is searchable by industry, by state and by the top 100 highest-paid CEOs.
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To Innovate, Look to Those Who Educate
 In her latest column appearing in the New York Times, AFT president Randi Weingarten describes how the AFT Innovation Fund is providing an alternative to school reform efforts that ignore the expertise of educators and their unions. The fund supports AFT affiliates that engaged in collaborative efforts that focus on promising ideas and proven programs that can be scaled up. Read the full column. |
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Today AFT Michigan has joined with labor and community groups to launch a petition drive to amend the Michigan Constitution to protect collective bargaining rights and strengthen working families. We are proud to be a part of this effort to be proactive in the face of the anti-worker measures coming out of Lansing. Petitions will be coming to your worksite, please sign. If you are able and willing to volunteer to collect signatures in your local or community please let us know. Protect your job, your benefits, and your voice! |
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Many studies over the years have documented the need for smoother transitions from prekindergarten to the elementary level. A new AFT report reinforces that conclusion—and does it in a manner that puts frontline voices at the heart of the dialogue.
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The citizens of Ohio took back their state with a historic vote on Nov. 8 to repeal Senate Bill 5. The vote, which marks the first time that the collective bargaining rights of public employees have been upheld on a statewide ballot, sends a clear signal that Ohioans will not sit idly by while politicians scapegoat hard-working public employees for an economic crisis they did not create.
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President Obama's bold plan—the American Jobs Act—is the right antidote to help solve our persistent economic problems, AFT president Randi Weingarten says.
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Two longtime union activists and education reformers are assuming new roles in AFT's leadership, AFT president Randi Weingarten announced on Sept. 9.
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Every day, educators and other public employees, and the services they provide our communities, are being attacked. From challenging collective bargaining rights, to undermining the quality of public education and higher education, to decimating pensions and trying to put healthcare coverage further out of reach, working men and women across the country are under assault. And if this has taught us one thing, it's that Elections Matter.
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EMU Federation of Teachers Local 9102
Welcome to the EMU Federation of Teachers website! EMUFT is local 9102 of the American Federation of Teachers and represents over 100 full-time lecturers and library staff as well as over 600 part time lecturers at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. We are located in 110 King Hall. This just in!
Things to look for in the future!
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Sue Martin Wants YOUR Raise!
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Calling Young Teachers
The AFT is looking for young teachers to join our Generation Y online community. This supportive network of young professionals is a place to discuss issues that affect you and your work. You can interact with other members through the forums and member pages, learn more about what is going on in schools across the nation, and find out about upcoming events and activities you can attend.
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Action Needed Today, Stop the Tax on Pensions!
The Senate Reforms Committee took substantial testimony today (5/10) on HB 4361, the tax bill that includes taxation of pensions on an age-related sliding scale. The committee is slated to meet again tomorrow morning and take a little more testimony before reporting the bill to the floor. We have been told that the Senate plans to vote on it on the Senate floor on Thursday, telling members to be prepared to stay all night. The Governor and the legislature are taxing the pensions of retirees, raising the taxes on low-income working families and cutting education in order to fund a tax cut for large corporations! This is not shared sacrifice! Please call your state senator today or tomorrow to urge a “NO” vote on this unfair shift of taxes to retirees. Click here to find your Senator’s phone number. A phone call is better, but you may also send an email by clicking here. Do it today! |
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Lecturer of the Year: Mark Whitters!
Congratulation to Mark Whitters, Lecturer II in the History and Philosphy Department, on receiving the 2011 Lecturer of the Year Award! You can read more about Mark here. |
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Grade In at President Martin's Office
Thank you to all of the students and faculty who attended the Grade In. Photos of the event are in our Photo Album on this site as well as our Facebook group. |
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Negotations Blog Link
Matt Ides, EMUFT Lead Negotator, created a blog so members can recieve updates about negotations with the EMU Administration. Follow this link to read the blog. |
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Congratulations Katrease Stafford on winning the EMUFT Scholarship!
Katrease is a journalism major from Detroit, Michigan, and she just completed her junior year at EMU. Katrease is currently the News Editor at The Eastern Echo, and she is passionate about community journalism and making sure the voices of underrepresented groups are heard. She is grateful and delighted to win the 2011 EMUFT Scholarship. |
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Prof. Howard Bunsis EMU Budget Presentation
EMU AAUP member Prof. Howard Bunsis gave a presentation at the EMU Student Center discussing the EMU Budget Proposal. His presentation debunks and exposes inconsistencies about budget information given by the EMU Administration. The Power Point of his presentation can be found on the EMU AAUP Website.
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EFM Bills Pass House
Today, March 15, the House passed the last two bills required to finish the Emergency Financial Manager legislation. It now goes to the Governor and he has said he will sign the bills. The way to keep EFMs away from our school districts and local communities is to keep them out of financial trouble. We can’t do that given Governor Snyder’s proposed budget which includes cuts to schools, universities and local community Revenue Sharing. If you are able, we hope to see you in Lansing tomorrow for a budget protest rally at the State Capitol. If you can’t make it to Lansing, please call your State Representative or Senator, find out when they are having local events – coffee hours, town halls, etc. – and then attend with a few friends, or lots of friends. Local action, in person, with your Representatives and Senators is very effective. |
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We Support the Wisonsin Teachers! |
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The EMU Focus Website highlighted one of our fellow lecturers! |
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Would you like to become more active in your union?
The EMUFT is an organization made up of people, and without the suport of each other we aren't able to do all of the things we do. We have just posted information about several of the comittees that you can join to help support not only the EMUFT but your fellow members. Each comittees has different goals, but all are united to get information out quickly to members and works together to support and represent the interestes of its members. If you would like to become more active in your union, please review the comittee lists (which will surely expand!). Additionally, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the EMUFT office or one of the members listed under the comittee you are interested in. |
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Information About the Winner and Photo of the Design! |
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Click here to learn more about the EMUFT Facebook Group |
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Information from the President of EMUFT |
