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| Melissa Wolin, LEA President |
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President's Corner:
Dear Members:
Greetings! Once again, we are seeing and feeling the impact of recent anti-union legislation on our paychecks. Unfortunately, our paychecks will continue to shrink as legislation swings into full effect. As I've said before, we have a lot of ground to make up in negotiations. Please remember you can support our efforts to increase our visibility in the community. I would like to encourage you to wear your LEA polos every Friday. If you have not yet picked up your polo shirt, please see your building rep or contact Karen Garber at kgarber@leanj.org.
We would like all members to wear their polos on Fridays.
Vice President Anthony Rosamilia offers this info to help you understand the importance of wearing them: From a historical perspective, we have always worn LEA shirts on Fridays when we have been without a contract. The idea is to start a conversation in the community. Most Livingston residents do not know that we are without a contract. This is a basic but important way we can get that message out. In addition to laying the groundwork for future actions, wearing the shirts are a sign of our unity, commitment, and solidarity. These become important factors at the negotiation table. Not wearing your polo sends the wrong message; that you are not that concerned with not having a contract; that you do not support the LEA. Please think about what's at stake. So once again, I hope to see 100% participation on Fridays. If you still need a shirt please email Karen Garber at kgarber@leanj.org. If you have any questions, please contact me at arosamilia@leanj.org. Thank you.
Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
Melissa
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MEMBER ACTION CENTER
This section highlights legal news affecting education and provides the information you need to take action! You are LEA!
While new legislation has been enacted, there remain many questions regarding the details. Stay informed by checking here periodically and by checking the NJEA website.
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Got Mail?
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12/22/11
NJEA introduces a new "Take Action" Page!
Here’s the link to the site . . .
www.njea.org/takeaction<http://www.njea.org/takeaction>
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a minute to check it out . . . it’s an easy resource
to use to find out about your legislators and to learn how to follow their actions on Facebook
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Now More Than Ever.......
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ECEA Newsletter Available
The Essex County Education Association publishes an informative newsletter. Use this ECEA Newsletter link to read their December issue.
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NJ Legislative News and Information
Document Library
The Document Library files below contain information regarding the most recent changes to NJ employee health, pension, retirement benefits and required rates of contribution.
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Document Library
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 | Health Benefits - Rates | This chart shows rates that are currently in effect for health insurance and prescription benefit coverages. For the time being though, the district is using 1.5% of our salaries as the cost for our coverage. |
| Pension Bill Comparison | Side by side comparison highlighting the changes made with the new law |
| Pension Benefit Analysis | A detailed chart explaining the enacted changes |
| Premium Sharing Chart | Details the employee contributions required |
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LBOE/LEA Sidebar Agreements
Please be
aware that the Sidebar Agreements listed below in the Document Library were approved 6/14/11 and are official. They will be implemented for the 2011/2012
school year.
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