Information from Innovation Fund Coordinator, Darcy Tyhonas
Our AFT Innovation Fund Grant has been extended for a third and final year! Much of this grant’s success can be directly attributed to the magnificent work of our CTE Teachers, CTE staff and, of...
View ArticleFree Flu Shot Clinics Set at the PFT! Please Plan on Joining Us!
The district will once again provide free flu shots to BOE employees at your PFT! Please plan on stopping by the union either on Wednesday, October 18 OR Monday, October 23—it takes minutes! Don’t let...
View ArticleFirst PFT General Membership Meeting of the School Year….Thursday, October 12...
Please plan on joining us! Need childcare? Bring the kids—our own Beatrice Gilbert (City Connections) will have our PFT Childcare Room ready and waiting for your child! Games, coloring, movies,...
View ArticlePlease Be a Part of Joining Us in Planning the 2018 AFT Convention Right Here...
The last time that the AFT Convention was in Pittsburgh was in 1992 and people still talk about how fun it was with walking tours and the “Taste of Pittsburgh!” We have to make sure that we do our best...
View ArticleSign Up Now for Painting with a Purpose—Thursday, November 9!
Help the PFT raise money for our students through The Pittsburgh Promise! Click here for the flyer with directions on how to sign up!
View ArticleJoin Us for the Next African American Teacher Mentor Program Event—Friday,...
Remember to RSVP for our AATMP Fish Fry and Line-Dancing event slated here in the Fondy Room on Friday, November 3! The flyer is attached—get your dancing shoes on and call your PFT at 412-431-5900 to...
View ArticlePFT Statement on Assault of Pittsburgh King Teacher
PFT Statement on Assault of Pittsburgh King Teacher
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Become a Member of the PFT
2017 Labor Day Parade If you are not a member, click the following link and then select your correct job title to join. Join here!
View ArticleGet your vote in on Fact Finder’s Report
The Fact-Finder’s report was received late afternoon at the PFT on October 30. A ballot, along with the PFT Executive Board’s recommendation was sent to all members on October 31. An email was also...
View ArticlePlease Be a Part of Joining Us in Planning the 2018 AFT Convention Right Here...
The last time that the AFT Convention was in Pittsburgh was in 1992 and people still talk about how fun it was with walking tours and the “Taste of Pittsburgh!” We have to make sure that we do our best...
View ArticleFantastic Happenings in CTE!
There are always great things going on in our fantastic Career and Technical Education Programs! Just look—Information from our Innovation Fund Manager, Darcy Tyhonas (CTE): As part of the AFT...
View Article2018 AFT Convention Meeting Thursday, November 16. Visit Pittsburgh will be...
We will be sharing all of our great ideas with Visit Pittsburgh representative, Kristen Turner. This is going to be an important meeting, and we will also be hosting guests from North Allegheny and New...
View ArticleFinal Friday on November 17th at Carmella’s Plates and Pints in South Side!
So are you entered in the huge drawing that will be pulled at next week’s Final Friday at Carmella’s Plates and Pints at 1908 East Carson Street (15203)? We have 101 entered in the PFT PAC Drawing and...
View ArticleVolunteers Needed
The PFT will be volunteering with Produce to People on December 9th from 8:30-12:00pm at Faison in Homewood. Produce to People provides individuals and families with 30 to 50 pounds of food consisting...
View ArticlePFT Statement on Assault of Pittsburgh King Teacher
PFT Statement on Assault of Pittsburgh King Teacher
View ArticleDonate Toys Now for the Allegheny County Labor Council Labor of Love Toy Drive
Last year, our members contributed greatly to this toy drive, and the ACLC was able to fill TWO BUSSES with great unwrapped toys for kids of all ages! Let’s do it again this year, and make Christmas...
View ArticleDon’t Miss the Next PFT Building Representative Workshop on Wednesday,...
So many interesting and important agenda items in the works! Of course, we will provide you with a negotiations update AND discuss next steps at this point—please make every effort to be there for this...
View ArticlePFT Statement on Assault of Pittsburgh King Teacher
PFT Statement on Assault of Pittsburgh King Teacher
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PFT Political Action Reception on December 15—5:00-7:00 pm
This year alone has been a tremendous example of why our work through our Political Action Fund is so very, very important. It provides funding to fight the constant attacks against public education...
View ArticleYale National Initiative Open to PPS teachers
The Yale National Initiative is an exciting professional development opportunity open to PPS teachers! Attend a two-week summer seminar in your subject area at Yale University in New Haven, CT. While...
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