Every year the UFT has informational meetings for Absent Teacher Reserves in each of the borough offices. In the meetings, the union tells ATR's in a top-down way what our rights and responsibilities are and takes questions. Here are the dates and times that the UFT has now changed:
Bronx: 2500 Halsey Street Bronx, NY 10461--Monday, September 28, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm
Brooklyn: 335 Adams St., Brooklyn, NY 11201--Mon, Oct 5, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm
Queens: 97-77 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY--Wed, Sept 30, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Note this is a new day.
Manhattan: UFT HQ 52 Broadway, NY, NY 10004--Thurs, Oct 1 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Staten Island: 4456 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY--Thurs, Oct 1, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Why on Monday or Tuesday? Under the new contract many of us don't get out before 4pm? Poor planning by the UFT if you ask me.
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ReplyDeleteWhich are the boroughs with the highest ATRs? Bronx, Queens, and Bklyn. Things that make you say hmmm! I would be very suspicious and would call the Amy and tell her your concerns about the Monday dates. Also, ask her if the ATRs will get release time from their principals on those days to attend the meeting. I would assume that's a reasonable request.
ReplyDeleteMost (all?) schools don't schedule staff development for the month of September because of all the staff development before opening day.
ReplyDeleteNice blog, thanks for sharing the information. I will come to look for update. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteStaff development is mandated after school in single session schools throughout the year, including September. The UFT knows this.
ReplyDeleteAsk Amy "ATRs are lucky to have jobs" Arundle.
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Queens meeting scheduled on parents night. Great job UFT.
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