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Week of 6-29-2020 |
A message from Rich Askey
During the COVID-19 emergency, PSEA’s goal is to support you. Whether we’re providing updates on legislative activity, the latest news that impacts our schools, students, and livelihoods, or resources to help you teach kids in new and innovative ways, we want to do everything we can to help. That’s why we’ll be doing this e-newsletter frequently. I know that this is a tough, stressful time for you, your families, and your students. PSEA wants to make it easier by keeping in touch and offering good, helpful information. So, have a look. And let’s keep connected.
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Inside this issue
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Enter to win $$$ when you donate to PACE
In case you haven’t seen our emails, you only have a few days left to enter PSEA’s Stand Up for Public Education giveaway. One lucky member could win $5,000 and $1,000 to give to the charity of your choice. PSEA-PACE is our best tool to elect pro-public education candidates. So, your contribution not only enters you to win the grand prize but also helps protect your profession, your school, and public education. To enter, donate just $5 for EA, $2.50 for ESP/Retired/Student members, to PSEA-PACE at www.psea.org/Stand-Up. Increase your chances by contributing $50 for EA, $25 for ESP/Retired/Student to be entered the max (10 times) in the drawing, plus receive a free Red for Ed face mask. Contribute to PSEA-PACE today at www.psea.org/Stand-Up and enter to win.
No contribution required to enter or win. Members may receive up to the maximum number of entries by submitting a request to governmentrelations@psea.org. Entries must be received by July 5, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Charity must be selected from a list of approved charities to be provided by PSEA. PSEA-PACE supports friends of education in state and local elections. Contributions to PSEA-PACE are voluntary. A member may contribute more or less than the suggested amount, or not contribute, without it affecting his or her membership status, rights, or benefits in NEA, PSEA, or any of PSEA's affiliates. Contributions to PSEA-PACE are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal or state income tax purposes. Only U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may contribute to PACE. No dues dollars can be given to political candidates. |
We are teachers
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Keep in touch this summerWhile you’re busy recuperating from one of the strangest and most challenging school years in recent memory, we hope you get some much-needed R and R. We’re all eager to know what will happen come fall. But one thing we’ve learned over these last few months is that anything can happen over the next few months. That’s why you’ll want to keep an eye on your email and PSEA’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) throughout the summer. We’ll keep you updated, and we hope you’ll keep sharing with us what you’re up to. Let’s keep connected, PSEA. |
Order up! Greater Johnstown EA holds drive-through ratification
On June 18, the members of Greater Johnstown EA ratified their contract in a drive-through style vote. The TA was approved 141-1 out of 207 educators in the bargaining unit. Members drove through the high school parking lot where the negotiating team passed out ballots and collected them. No doubt this is a unique time to be bargaining with negotiation sessions via video chat. Even still, our members are using their creativity to keep advancing the work of their associations – and practicing safe social distancing in the process! |
PSEA’s Center for Professional Learning: Summer Learning Series
Here’s what we’ve got coming up to keep you earning Act 48/Chapter 14 hours through the summer, including the newly introduced Wellness Wednesdays series: Wellness Wednesdays:
Webinars:
Act 48 Book Discussions
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Member Benefits spotlight: Voluntary Vision insurance
If you need primary or supplemental vision coverage, we’ve got you covered. Through the PSEA Health and Welfare Fund, members can opt in for a low monthly rate beginning at the first of each month. Benefits include:
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Check out PSEA’s COVID-19 resourcesPSEA is committed to providing members with the most up-to-date information and resources on the COVID-19 emergency. We want to help you cope with this unprecedented challenge, and we want to make sure you have the tools you need to help your students. Be sure to visit www.psea.org/covid19 regularly. We update the information you’ll find there daily. Here are a few things you’ll find.
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