Social Committee Events Coming Up
The PFT Social Committee has two upcoming events for PFT Members and friends. On Saturday, September 24, join us at the Pittsburgh Riverhounds game at 7 PM at Highmark Stadium. On Saturday, October...
View ArticleDid you miss Jazz on the Patio last year? Don’t make the same mistake this year.
Join us on Friday, September 16th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm for the mellow jazz sounds of BAQ II BAQ. Light refreshments, drinks and Harold Grant’s World Famous Pulled Pork will be provided! RSVP here:...
View ArticleInitial Applications Due Sept. 6 — AFT’s Teacher Leader Program
We are getting ready to start our fourth cohort of up to fifteen teachers in AFT’s Teacher Leader Program. This program is such a powerful opportunity for teachers to have their voices heard – and...
View ArticlePFT Riverhounds Social Event a Great Success! What’s Next?
Dan Kliber has planned a trip to Mountaineer Casino on October 22. Tickets are only $16 per person. Have you signed up yet—please do! What a great way to get to the races AND spend a day with friends!...
View ArticleCareer Ladder Salary Schedule (“New Teacher” Salary Schedule) Survey Due Next...
Thank you so much to all of you who have gotten the survey in already—we have gotten a great response and are already reviewing them. We truly appreciate your thoughtful responses and comments. Please...
View ArticleTeacher-to-Teacher Kick-Off Wonderful! What’s Next? Suspensions and...
Our next Teacher-to-Teacher session is October 13—4:30-6:30—when GPS partners, Pam Harbin (Education Rights Network) and Bill Bartlett (Action United) will be our guests to discuss “Solutions vs....
View ArticleEarn your National Board Certification this year at the PFT. Informational...
Expert National Board trainer Rosalie Dibert will conduct National Board Certification training at the PFT during the 2016-17 school year. Informational meetings about NBC training will take place at...
View ArticlePFT Shares Dr. Hamlet’s Vision for Pittsburgh Public Schools
We remain supportive of the School Board’s process to develop a community vision for our schools by seeking extensive public input and then looking for a superintendent that shares our collective...
View ArticlePFT General Membership Meeting — Saturday, October 29th! 9:00-11:30 am in the...
The E-Board is working to make General Membership Meetings more inviting and give members more of a chance to interact and ask questions. Join us on October 29 as we try something new! Only a few parts...
View ArticleSign Up Now for Painting with a Twist—November 7! All Proceeds Go to the...
Another great social happening is right around the corner for you to sign up for—a great way to help the Pittsburgh Promise AND celebrate GOTV the night before the BIG ELECTION! Join us on Monday,...
View ArticleJoin Us at the PFT
Join Us for RISE 102! Our Next Presentation by Our African American Teacher Mentorship Program—October 26! You don’t want to miss the follow-up to RISE 101!! Sign up now by calling 412-431-5900! Help...
View ArticleWe’re Trying Something New at the October 29th PFT General Membership...
The PFT E-Board suggested a change-up for our upcoming General Membership meeting! In order to get more member participation and input, we will be moving to a workshop style meeting! After some brief...
View ArticleCongratulations to PFT Communications and Political Director, Lindsey...
The Young Dems recognized Lindsey’s hard work and passion for our political system and process! Lindsey will be honored at the annual Kennedy-Lawrence Dinner (an annual fundraiser for the Allegheny...
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COME SEE AFT PRESIDENT RANDI WEINGARTEN, FUTURE PRESIDENT HILLARY CLINTON, FORMER STEELERS AND MANY MORE HILLARY CLINTON RALLY When: Friday, November 4 at 12:45 pm (Doors Open at 10:45 am) Where: The...
View ArticleMembers Vote to Approve Contract Extension
Members of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers (PFT) voted overwhelmingly to ratify extensions to the collective bargaining agreements with the Pittsburgh School District. The professional unit...
View ArticlePFT Shares Dr. Hamlet’s Vision for Pittsburgh Public Schools
We remain supportive of the School Board’s process to develop a community vision for our schools by seeking extensive public input and then looking for a superintendent that shares our collective...
View ArticleNominate a Fabulous PPS/PFT Teacher to be Recognized as a LEADER IN THE...
Chevron and the Steelers have launched a “Leaders in the Classroom,” recognizing amazing teachers at every one of the Steelers’ home games this year! Nominations are needed now for the first home game...
View Article“From: Labor With Love” Toy Drive
The PFT is now collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Allegheny County Labor Council’s annual “Labor With Love” toy drive. The toys are distributed to union families who have lost their jobs, have been...
View ArticleNew AFT Benefits
There are so many great benefits to being an AFT member! In fact, in January, we will be bringing Mary Pasqual in from the AFT Benefits office to come to a workshop to let our members know all of the...
View ArticleMeet the NEW PSE Executive Director, Amy Filipowski, at the Next PFT...
Special Educators–please come and meet the new leader of our PSE Program—bring your colleagues and questions!! Pizza will be available at 3:30 PM for this special event—RSVP now at 412-431-5900!
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