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EWEA New Teacher Welcome Game!
EWEA New Teacher Welcome Game!
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Our union is strong and works year round to ensure the best possible working conditions for YOU.
True!
False.
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Are there people in OUR local union representing us at the state level?
Yes!
No, VT is a huge state. It's too difficult to travel to state level events
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Do I have a great health care plan?
Nah, no need for health care.
YUP!
4
Can I get town meeting day off?
Nah, active community members don't make good educators.
Yes, and...
5
Are there leave benefits in our contract?
YEA! (sick, personal, religious, town meeting, long term disability & more)
only if I'm literally in the hospital
nada/nothing...I can't miss a day or I'm a gonner
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I observe religious holidays that don't align with the school calendar, do I get leave time to use for those days?
YUP!
Nah
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Can I contribute to an FSA (to offset childcare or healthcare costs)?
Nah
YUP!
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What does EWEA stand for?
Essex Westford Education Association
Every Worker Earns Avocados
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How do union dues get paid?
Check
Cash upfront $$$
Credit card
Payroll deductions
10
Which school district was the first to negotiate the top teacher salary in the state?
We did! (Essex Westford)
Colchester
South Burlington
Champlain Valley SD
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Do I have to go to another building to get help from the union?
No! there is representation in EVERY school building
Yea, we keep all of our reps in one building.
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Why is it valuable to have respectable salaries?
Educators actively seek out jobs where they won't be paid enough
Respectable salaries attract and keep high quality educators.
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Do I need to give advance notice for personal leave?
Nah, last minute is fine
Yes, and...
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Is there a sick bank I can request days from if I run out of sick time?
YUP!
Nah
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If our contract isn't settled before the school year starts will there be retroactive pay?
No, the district stalls negotiations to keep the money.
Yes, of course!
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Who negotiates the contract for you?
I do it by myself
My principal/supervisor
Agency of Education
Team of EWEA negotiators
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Can I contribute to a 403(b) to save for retirement?
Nah, you're gonna work forever. No need for retirement savings.
Yes.
18
Do you get contractually guaranteed prep time and lunch breaks?
YUP!
Nah, I'm a workhorse.
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Should I read the contract and the policies?
For sure!
contract, what contract?
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Can I access the contract and policies easily?
Yes, we want you to know all the things.
Nah, the location is our best kept secret.
21
Do I get salary step movement every year?
Yes! Mo' moneyyyyyy
Not necessarily...
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Do I have access to Professional Development?
Nah, we don't need our teachers getting any better.
Yes! It is part of your compensation!
