Update- Level I Grievance: Members Children Attending GPS



Dear Colleagues:

We wanted to update you on the latest union happenings.

On Wednesday, May 8th we filed a Level I Grievance on behalf of membership stating that Article XXXIV-Members Children Attending GPS.  Two members were denied this contractual language allowing their children to enroll in Kindergarten.  

The GEA, along with district administration is working on putting together a Google Survey to see if any of the involuntarily transferred members are able to either stay in the position that they currently hold or a position of their choice.  Due to this being a very fluid situation with the pending override vote, etc, we are hopeful that some sort of compromise can be met in the next few weeks.

Today, Thursday, May 9th, we have our 2nd GCAT/PAT Meeting. 

On May 14th, we will have our next Negotiating Meeting at the GMHS Cafeteria beginning at 4:30 PM.  We are hopeful that as many members as possible can continue to attend as silent members of our team.   

The negotiating team would like your feedback regarding any disrespect that you have had to deal with personally or as a team or grade level this past year.  This survey is optional, but any feedback from membership will be extremely helpful as negotiations continue. The form will be open until Monday, 5/13/2024.  The Link is below.


We know many members are updating their licenses in the next few months.  We invited an MTA Licensure Expert to help guide members through the process.  We have tentatively scheduled a meeting for Tuesday. May 21st from 3:00-3:30 PM via zoom.  When the date and time is officially confirmed we will provide a zoom link. 

The GEA received a list of dates for the ULP, the Unfair Labor Practice to be heard over the summer regarding the posting of union signs in the classrooms.  We look forward to presenting at this hearing and will update membership when a resolution is met.  

Thursday, June 6th is the date for our annual GEA Meeting.  At this meeting, we will be updating membership on Negotiating, etc.  Also, the GEA Elections will be presented to membership with GEA Elections slated for Thursday, June 16th.  If you are interested in running for any GEA Position (Building Rep, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President or President) please forward your name to me, ASAP.

Thanks

GEA Executive Board 

 

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