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EWEA New Support Staff Welcome Game!
EWEA New Support Staff Welcome Game!
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1
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.
2
Do I get step movement every year?
YUP! Mo' moneyyyyyyy
Not necessarily
3
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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Who is among the top three paying school districts in the state?
Not us, money doesn't matter
We are! (Essex Westford)
5
Do you get contractually guaranteed breaks?
Nah, I'm a workhorse.
YUP!
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Can I contribute to a 403(b) to save for retirement?
Nah, I'm going to work forever. No need for retirement savings.
YUP!
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Do I need to give advance notice for vacation leave?
YUP!
Nah, last minute is fine
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Are there leave benefits in our contract?
YEA! (sick, vacation, holidays, personal, & more)
nada/nothing, I can't miss a day or I'm a gonner
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Does the EWEA include just a teachers union or are there two unions within the EWEA?
Two unions
Zwei Gewerkschaften
Dos sindicatos
Deux syndicats
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Do I have a good health care plan?
Nah, no need.
YUP!
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Why is it important to have respectable wages?
A respectable wage is an important way to show that your work is valuable
People enjoy having bonfires with the money they make.
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Do I get paid if school is cancelled on snow days?
Nope
Possibly...
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Is there a sick bank I can access if I run out of sick time?
YUP!
Nah
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Our SUPPORT STAFF union's strength is important so we can work to gain the best possible wages and working conditions
YUP! We work to ensure the best possible working conditions & wages
Nah
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What does EWEA stand for?
Essex Workers Eat Avocados
Essex Westford Education Association
Educators Watch Enthusiastic Amateurs
Exceptional Westford & Essex Alliance
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Are there people in OUR local union representing us at the state level?
Nah
YUP!
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Do I have access to Professional Development?
YUP!
Nah, EWSD doesn't hire lifelong learners.
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Who negotiates the contract for you?
Agency of Education
My principal
Team of EWEA Support Staff negotiators
I do it by myself