Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Fight for Your Rights!

Join with us and Fight for your Rights this Wednesday, November 30th at AFT Local 1904's Solidarity Walk starting at 12:30 p.m. outside of Café Diem.

Help send a message to Dr. Cole that by suspending and proposing the elimination of
Step Increases (increments) and the Sabbatical Leave, Career Development, and Tuition Reimbursement Programs, will only serve to unite us and strengthen our resolve at the bargaining table on December 2nd. Let's make it the biggest turnout of the semester!

Show her that she is AFT Local 1904's mobilizer-in-chief
as we walk through campus in solidarity wearing AFT t-shirts, buttons, or blue jackets. We will walk no matter what the weather brings. Want a free AFT t-shirt or AFT Rain Poncho? Contact AFT Local 1904's office ext. 4453 or email Jennifer Higgins @ jennifer.higgins@aftlocal1904.org to make arrangements to get one.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Information on Dental Expense Plan Changes

In response to the Dental Expense Plan Changes memo sent out by Human Resources this afternoon, here is the link to find Dental Providers that participate in the 399 Aetna Dental Expense Plan in which many of us are enrolled.

http://www.aetna.com/docfind/custom/statenj/

You do not have to log in to use the Find Doc and/or Aetna Navigator.

Please be reminded that if you are interested in changing your plan, either Dental or Medical, the open enrollment period ends this Friday, November 11th. These decisions are important to you and your family and if you have any questions please contact the Office of Employee Benefits in College Hall at ext. 4394 for additional information
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Sunday, November 6, 2011

AFT is Looking for Everyday Heroes

AFT members are heroes who MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY, and AFT National wants to hear about them!

Do you know an AFT member whose extraordinary contribution in his or her field of work, or to the lives of others, has been heroic? If so, nominate this person today, and you will be entered to win a $250 American Express gift card.

Semifinalists will be identified from each constituencies: teachers (preK-12), PSRPs (paraprofessionals and school-related personnel), higher education faculty, public employees, healthcare professionals, and retirees. Each finalist will be honored at the 2012 AFT Convention in Detroit.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Homecoming 2011 in the Snow

AFT Local 1904 joined the campus community in welcoming alumni, parents and students to the Homecoming activities on Saturday, October 29th.



Even Rocky stopped by to quench his thirst.



Despite the wind and the snow, we were there handing out rain ponchos and water bottles. The water bottles have an AFT Local 1904 label on them with a QR code that led to a welcome page and our new Community page.