MFT59

MINNEAPOLIS FEDERATION OF TEACHERS & ESPs
A Union of Professionals

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2009-11 Contract is now online:   Click: Teacher Contract Page

DUES FOR TAXES:  
Click: 
2011 Estimated Dues for Taxes
Please check your final paystub for 2011 for the actual amount of dues you paid in 2011.  MFT cannot provide tax advice, please see a tax advisor if you need advice. 

Minneapolis Precinct Caucuses coming on Feb 7th - Make sure to attend!
See Legislative Committee Report for Jan/Feb -
Click: At The Capitol

Job Share Information - PRINCIPAL APPROVAL DEADLINE IS FEB. 7th: 
If you are interested in finding a job share partner and would like to obtain copy of those who attended recent meetings to seek a partner, please contact John O'Connor in Human Resources, John.OConnor@mpls.k12.mn.us

The information for 2012-13 Job Shares Processes / Timelines / Info Meetings is listed at:
MPS Home Page  > for Staff / Departments > Human Resources.  Info is listed in the right hand column. 

Need to renew your license?   Applications can be submitted starting Jan 1st, 2012:
Make sure you paricipate in relicensure experiences totalling 125 clock hours that include the four state requirements:
-Positive Behavior Instruction
-Mental Health Awareness
-Reading, or Accomodating, modifying and adapting curricula . . .
-Reading Preparation

If you are looking for a course to meet one of these four requirements:
Visit:  professionallearningboard.org
OR
Visit:  District 287 online PD for Relicensure
 
Need assistance with a personal matter?  Or to talk to someone? 
Health Partners' Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a great resource! You do not need to be a HealthPartners member to use these services, they are available to all employees and family members. All services are free and completely confidential. Call for assistance with: 
* Personal relationships   * Parenting   * Alcohol/Drugs    * Emotional distress/Depression   * Financial concerns    * Legal issues   * Eldercare/Childcare   * Workplace concerns
* And many more

Call:   866-326-7194

Need a private attorney consultation (non-employment related)?
Have auto, financial or insurance questions?
Your Union membership can help!

AFT Member Plus Legal Consultations/Other Benefits & services:  
Call:   800-238-1133  x8643

AFL-CIO Union Plus:  
Call:   888-993-8886


Scroll down to left for links and contact information.

MFT Campaign For Students:   
StandTogetherForStudents.com



MFT Local 59  67-8th Ave., NE  Minneapolis, MN  55413
Ph: 612-529-9621  
Fax: 612-529-0539

Teachers:
Lynn Nordgren 612-529-9621 lnordgren@mft59.org
Mike Leiter 612-287-0260 mleiter@mft59.org
Bonita Jones 612-287-0278 bjones@mft59.org

ESPs:
Linnea Hackett 612-287-0270  lhackett@mft59.org
Amy Derwinski (Business Agent) 651-292-4896  Amy.Derwinski@edmn.org

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Mail or Fax to MFT “Attn: Sally Corrier”
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You can also type your request into an email to Sally at scorrier@mft59.org

 

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Teachers - Short call subs:
Ed Minn Sub Membership 11-12 

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