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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Online via Zoom
New year, new season—and that means it’s time for the AFT MA statewide Winter Town Hall! 🎊
From our classrooms to the State House to the halls of Congress, there is A LOT going on in 2026, and we’re only two weeks into the year. So join fellow AFT MA members from locals across the state as we dive deep on the school funding crisis, give updates on healthcare changes, discuss updates on statewide graduation requirements and AFT MA’s strategic plan, and provide space for locals to connect directly with each other. Plus, we’ll be joined by Senator Ed Markey for key federal updates impacting our union and communities!
Register today to join us on Wednesday, January 28th at 7pm!
THE POWER AND ADVANTAGE OF A UNION MEMBERSHIP
AFT Newsletter
Hotels/Flights/Car rentals, Insurance, Mortgage, Scholarships and more
Group Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Information
Beneficiary card- if you think you have not completed the beneficiary card, please click the link. To fill it on online, click the printer icon in Chrome, type and print one out and give it to your building rep.
UNPAID LEAVE & SENIORITY
Reminder: Use of unpaid time off during the academic year will affect your seniority date.
Your seniority date will be adjusted according to language set forth in your collective bargaining agreement. (Article 1-06, c., for Teachers/Nurses; Article 15-01 for Professional Support Staff).
Your date of initial appointment (seniority date) is adjusted by the number of unpaid leave days you incur.
A Note About INTERVIEW COMMITTEES
The Union's stance is against having members be on the interview committee for other union jobs as it often pits member against member (especially with transfers and when you may know the applicant). We strongly advise against a union member participating on the interview committee for other jobs supported by the union. You have every right to make this personal decision but we prefer that you stand in solidarity with each other!
We do believe you should be asked to be on interview committees for administrative positions in order to have your voice be heard.
Thank you to this month's member in the spotlight: OUR WONDERFUL NURSING STAFF!
Do you know a Union member who has done something noteworthy?
Let us know and nominate a member! Acts of kindness, going above and beyond duties, and exemplifying what teaching is all about are all reasons to nominate someone. Tell us about this member's contributions!
Email nominations to the Union PR/Communications Committee: prcommcft@gmail.com
Annual Conference Saturday, April 11, 2026