Issue:  15
   Justina Ketyer, Editor
December 15, 2017  
In this issue
  • Wearing Orange in Solidarity
  • Your Union Working FOR You...Your Union Working WITH You
  • BOYCOTT The Hilton Albany
  • Help Brighten a Child's Holiday
  • Important - HCT Excess Major Medical Open Enrollment
  • Get Well Wishes 
Wearing Orange in Solidarity
Hicksville Middle School members wear orange in support of Human Rights Day
HCT members wore orange Friday, December 8th in support of Human Rights Day and to condemn violence against women and girls around the world. Many people have rallied behind the hashtag #MeToo, exposing the prevalence of sexual harassment and other forms of violence that women suffer every day. Breaking the silence is the first step to changing the culture of gender-based violence.

Your Union Working FOR You...Your Union Working WITH You
Periodically, and where appropriate, we will update our members in this section with regards to actions taken on behalf of our members including but not limited to  grievances and liaison meetings with central administration, keeping you apprised of the inner workings of the local. Additionally, we'll highlight the good union work our members do every day.
Boycott the Hilton Albany

Simply stated, when unions stand together against attacks, we ALL fair better. Click here to learn about the importance of boycotting the Hilton Albany. On the potential chopping block for these hardworking employees are retirement benefits, vacation benefits, loss of bereavement days, and the right to work a full day without fear of being sent home after just three hours by management.
An assault on one is an assault on all!
Help Brighten a Child's Holiday

The HCT is partnering with Theory of Arts and Sciences (TAS), a private art and tutoring center in Hicksville, to collect new and gently used arts and crafts supplies. We will donate these supplies to children at the NYU Winthrop Children's Medical Center.  Please consider donating to this worthy cause by giving the supplies to one of your building reps. Members of the ME Committee will collect and deliver supplies on December 21st. 

Any questions, or if you want to help, please email the HCT office at [email protected].
Important - HCT Excess Major Medical Open Enrollment 
Individual and Family Coverage Available
Effective January 1, 2018


DEADLINE - 
JANUARY 3, 2018

If you are eligible and do not enroll at this time,  you will be required to wait until next year - December 2018.

If you wish to change from Single to Family coverage, this is the time to do it.

In order to be eligible for this Excess Major Medical insurance, you must have the major medical underlying coverage available through the District.  If you choose not to accept the District's coverage and you are covered under your spouse's insurance, you may participate in this plan, as long as your spouse's plan is comparable to the District's and it is approved by the insurance company.

Email [email protected]
for enrollment and payroll deduction forms.

Download a copy of the Extended Major Medical Brochure.
Get Well Wishes

Wishing a speedy recovery to  Marissa , daughter of  Mary Boland (East Street).
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