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The Connection
1136 N. Military Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54303
920-496-2440
800-472-5582
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Hello friends,
This week was our Region 3 Roundtable where educators discussed their current work life balances. Not surprisingly, most educators are feeling overwhelmed right now. This is why we are seeing record resignations. Veteran educators shared how they have felt guilted into working beyond their limits in the past and how this becomes the new normal in our classrooms. The presidents of Pulaski EA and Ashwaubenon EA shared the work their union has been doing to make positive changes for educators. Both local unions surveyed their membership and then brought people together by grade level to discuss the changes to the workday that would be best for students and staff. It wasn't a quick fix but the unions in both districts are working together to turn things around.
Our next Roundtable will be Tuesday, March 1st at 6pm. CPI is hovering at 4.7% and many district administrators are already talking about how they cannot make that happen. Meanwhile, some saw the writing on the wall on how teachers have been underpaid for a decade and have been making necessary steps to make the 4.7% happen. Our next Roundtable discussion will focus on negotiating CPI and what that could mean for educators. Register Here.
Kristin Lytie
Regional Director
WEAC Region 3
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Upcoming Events:
January 31, Monday,
February 8, Tuesday,
April 13, Wednesday, WEAC Pre-RA, 5PM
April 30, Saturday, WEAC RA, Marriott Madison Hotel
May 14, Saturday, Region 3 RA, 10AM
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Next Region 3 Roundtable
March 1st 6pm
This year, CPI is set at 4.7%, which provides Locals with an opportunity to win more at the negotiations table than in past years. Now's the time to gear up and develop a game plan with your Meet & Confer/Negotiations Team. Join us for a conversation on total base wage negotiations, CPI, and creative proposals. REGISTER HERE
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Twenty-five WEAC members recently obtained their National Board Certification. Commonly known as the gold standard for teacher certification, we congratulate these WEAC members on their outstanding accomplishment.
Additionally, 48 WEAC members recently renewed their certification, 7 of them being Region 3 members. Congratulations!
- Melissa Anderson (New London EA)
- Dannielle Arneson (Howards Grove EA)
- Cathy Vandoske-Buzaitis (Oostburg EA)
- Scott Jelinek-Zittel, Mandy Metropolis, Stacy Wetzel and Tanya Zimmermann (Sheboygan EA)
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Next Region 3/GBEA National Board Support Session - February 17
WEAC, Region 3 and GBEA have organized ongoing monthly National Board Support for the 2021-2022 cycle. Sessions will be held in person at the WEAC Region 3 office but with a virtual option and facilitated by Sarah Johnston (Marinette) and Ellie Hinz-Radue (Green Bay).
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Nominations are being accepted for several prestigious awards to honor union activists, humanitarian activities, education support professionals and teachers, union staff and friends of public education. Find the nomination criteria and online submission form at weac.org/awards. The deadline for all award nominations is February 1.
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Are you an education support professional looking to enhance your skills or further your career in the education field? WEAC offers two ESP scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2022.
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The WEAC Representative Assembly will be held April 30, with a virtual or in-person option. The in-person meeting will be in Madison. With two options to participate, local associations are encouraged to send delegates to help shape the future of our union.
Local presidents will receive emails to report delegates in early March. The deadline for delegates to register is April 20.
The NEA Representative Assembly is July 2-6 in Chicago, with in-person and virtual options. NEA will send local presidents the number of delegates their locals will be allowed sometime after January 15.
Getting involved in the state and national annual meetings is one way local leaders can better understand what's happening at the state and national levels, allowing you to better describe to potential members the value of union membership."
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WEAC Webinar Wednesday
On Wednesday, February 2, be sure to register for Advocacy and Collaboration with the Community. The resources in our communities are bountiful. You’ll learn strategies to tap into this trove of community assets to help engage in community problem solving and build your classroom resources. You’ll learn ways to increase connections to community agencies and services to better meet the needs of children and families.
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If you’re interested in purchasing life insurance, figuring out the coverage you need can be daunting.
We share a simple formula to follow.
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FEBRUARY/MARCH WEBINARS
Annuity Options
Mon, Feb 7, 2022 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Wed, Feb 16, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Thu, Feb 24, 2022 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Thu, Mar 10, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Wed, Mar 16, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tue, Mar 22, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Overview of the Wisconsin Retirement System
Wed, Feb 2, 2022 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Tue, Feb 15, 2022 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Thu, Feb, 17, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Variable Fund
Wed, Feb 9, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Wed, Feb 23, 2022 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Mon, Feb 28, 2022 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
WRS Effective Rates and Annuity Adjustments
Tue, Mar 8, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu, Mar 17, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wed, Mar 30, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
WRS Retirement Benefit Calculations
Wed, Mar 2, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Mon, Mar 14, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue, Mar 29, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Preparing for Your Retirement
Tue, Feb 8, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thu, Feb 24, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu, Mar 10, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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If you have recently moved, gotten a new phone number or email address, changed schools or banking information, please contact Region 3 staff assistant Debbie Armitage or Sue Clauss. They will be able to make any changes to your records. This information helps us ensure that we are able to stay connected with you.
They can both be reached by phone at 920-496-2440.
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This is an 11.0101(10)(b)(1) communication with WEAC members |
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WEAC Region 3
1136 N. Military Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54303.
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