Notes from the President's Desk
May 9, 2008
Members
Repeal of the Income Tax Will Mean Massive Impact on Education
AFT Massachusetts has joined with a coalition of civic, business, community and non-profit groups who strongly oppose the Income Tax Repeal Initiative.
A meeting will be held on Saturday, May 31st hosted by AFT Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Teachers Association at the Crowne Plaza in Natick from 10:00 AM to noon. IT IS CRITICAL THAT EVERY LOCAL AND EVERY LIBRARY CHAPTER BE REPRESENTED AT THIS MEETING. The meeting will give background information about the ballot question; give up-to-date polling data on voters' views on this question; highlight the impact this revenue loss will have on our schools, colleges, and libraries; and outline an action plan for defeating this very dangerous proposal.
For cities and towns that are already facing the impact of insufficient funds for services such as education, fire, police and other essential city and town services the loss of additional revenue would be severe.
Contact the AFT MA office with the name of the representative from your local or library chapter who will be attending the meeting.
Education
AFTMA SPED Taskforce
We represent general and special education professionals whose mission is to provide our members with updated information about teaching students with disabilities (SWD) in all educational settings. The taskforce members will be available for trainings and to assist AFTMA locals in solving issues related to teaching SWD. Read more information and useful wesites that will provide our members with user-friendly information and links that will enhance instruction for all.
Next AFT Massachusetts Executive Board Meeting
The next meeting of the AFT Massachusetts Executive Board will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
AFT Wants Member Input
AFT would like your input as to who should be the next US President. Please check out AFT: You Decide 2008 to discuss issue, ask questions or just share your opinions.
AFT Massachusetts Advocate now online
You may read the current issue of the AFT Massachusetts newspaper The Advocate online.