Let’s Keep the Union Strong By Hitting the 100% Mark in Recommitting to the PFT!
O.K.—just because we have a contract, we don’t want the momentum slowing down! We are 73% of the way there with our recommit campaign—so we have to commit to get the other 27% of our members to sign...
View Article2018 Convention Committee
If you did not run to be a delegate to the convention, it does not mean that you cannot be involved! We would love for you to come as a guest to see what our conventions are all about and/or come and...
View ArticleAttention all Special Educators—Meeting with PSE Executive Director Amy...
You asked us to bring together a special PFT Grassroots on Special Education to talk about changes in the service delivery model and increases in paperwork. Therefore, Amy Filipowski, Executive...
View ArticlePEP SUBCOMMITTEE ON SCHOOL CLIMATE AND CULTURE TO START NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!
We hear it from our members repeatedly—students’ violent acts against teachers are increasing, particularly in the early grades—-teachers and schools are not provided with sufficient supports to...
View ArticleBe There for What We Hope Turns into a National Event!
Support Public Education Rally in Downtown Pittsburgh from the AFT National Convention! Saturday, July 14, at 3:30 pm! Grab your PFT BLUE T-shirt and everyone you know that supports public education,...
View ArticleFirst Labor Day Parade Committee Meeting Set for Thursday, July 5, at Noon!
Have lunch with the Committee and Labor Day Chairs, Jen Mazzocco (Allderdice) and Sandy Amato (Westwood) so we can once again show Pittsburgh that PFT knows how to rock a Parade! This is the committee...
View ArticleAFT Convention in Pittsburgh is THREE WEEKS AWAY! We Need Your Help!
You could volunteer for an hour, or for an entire day—anytime on July 12-July 16! We will cover parking! Help distribute books and school and personal health supplies at AFT community outreach events...
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Janus Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Outrage From Pittsburgh Federation Of Teachers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2018 PITTSBURGH – In response to the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Mark Janus in Janus v. AFSCME, Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers President Nina Esposito-Visgitis...
View ArticleJoin Us at the Massive Convention Rally
We hope you recently got a text from a PFT Staff member regarding the upcoming and huge Support Public Education (and UNIONS) Rally at the AFT Convention. Thank you so much to those of you who...
View ArticleWe now have a New and Interactive Texting Program
Thanks to our AFT, we are a part of a new member texting system that allows us to reach out to all of our members (members currently in the system) by name, within hours! Then, each member can respond...
View ArticleSummer ER&D Classes Offered
The Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers will be offering courses for professional development. Members who successfully complete the ER&D classes receive either inservice credits from the...
View ArticleJoin us on July 10!
Join us for an AFT Art Building Event here at the PFT—Fondy Room—on Tuesday, July 10, at Noon! We will provide the pizza and the art supplies—you provide the talent (or simply the passion!) as we will...
View ArticleWe now have a New and Interactive Texting Program
Thanks to our AFT, we are a part of a new member texting system that allows us to reach out to all of our members (members currently in the system) by name, within hours! Then, each member can respond...
View ArticlePittsburgh Federation of Teachers Stands Strong With Convention Rally &...
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers (PFT) will Rally for Public Education and help staff Summer Dreamer Camp locations at two Pittsburgh public schools as part of their support for the...
View ArticleFirst Labor Day Parade Committee Meeting Set for Thursday, July 5, at Noon!
We all know that the Labor Day Parade and Picnic are the events of the season—and to make them that special takes some planning! Please join our Labor Day Co-Chairs Jen Mazzocco (Allderdice) and Sandy...
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Janus Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Outrage From Pittsburgh Federation Of Teachers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2018 PITTSBURGH – In response to the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Mark Janus in Janus v. AFSCME, Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers President Nina Esposito-Visgitis...
View ArticleJOIN US for the Labor Day Parade Committee Meeting: Tuesday, July 24 @ 2:00pm...
We are already off on our next BIG and very important adventure! Labor Day is less than eight weeks away—and we have some big statements to make at this year’s parade! Every single one of us needs to...
View ArticleHave You Recommitted to Our Union? Our Recommit Door Knocking Campaign Begins...
Our Recommit Campaign has slowed down slightly over the summer—but we are kicking it up as we look ahead to a new school year with a series of home visits by member activists! Starting next week,...
View ArticlePlans for PFT Labor Day Parade and Picnic in Full Swing!
We are excited about the great plans being made by our terrific Labor Day Parade/Picnic Committee that has already met twice this month! In the face of a very important election year and the...
View ArticleSave the Date….The First PFT Building Rep Meeting has been set for Saturday,...
Let’s kick the school year off right! Information on “First Friend, Best Friend,” Recommit Campaign, Labor Day Parade/Picnic, Calendar Distribution, PFT Budget post-Janus, hear about Lindsey Williams’...
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