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September 2008
Welcome back from President Ro Mamo as she wishes you a good school year and urges you to
be politically active.
Anna Zurawinsky tells about her
trip to the NEA Representative Assembly.
Special Issue
Rosanne Mamo begins her term as
SFT President.
June 2008
In his last article as President,
Frank McHugh notes that the US Senate failed to pass a Tax
Bill on Big Oil but our Governor has endorsed a tax cap of
4% on school taxes. Read more about this Catch 22.
SFTR wishes to congratulate Frank
and wish him many happy and healthy years of retired life
with his family and friends.
Anna Zurawinsky thanks all of the
participants in the Mini Lobby Program.
April 2008
President Frank McHugh comments on
how times have changed for a young teacher of today as
compared to those of the 1960's. He brings out the
unfairness of the negative press given to our profession by
Newsday.
Many of our retired teachers
visited schools to celebrate the NEA's Read Across
America program as told by Julie O'Keeffe who is to be
congratulated on a wonderful job not only as organizer of
this event but also of SFTR's, Target Reading.
Jan 2008
A personal story told by President
Frank McHugh exemplifies how the SFT aims to safeguard
fairness for its members.
Anna Zurawinsky is pleased to
reports on of the recent growth of Unions last year.
Dec 2007
President Frank Mc Hugh reports on
the issues discussed at the American Federation of Teachers
leadership conference he attended in Washington DC.
Retired life can be both rewarding
and meaningful. This is illustrated by Anna Zurawinsky
in an article about the activities of SFTR.
Nov 2007
President Frank McHugh discusses
the first year of SFT's affiliation with NYSUT.
Retiree Rep Anna Zurawinsky is
grateful that the active teachers have supported the retired
members in their Pre-Tax-Dollar campaign. We are one
union.
Oct 2007
As we enter the second month of
school President Frank Mc Hugh sends good wishes to all and
reviews the contract provisions relating to the schedule.
He also pays tribute to Al Oerter the late discus thrower
who won four straight Olympic gold medals.
If you are getting close to
retirement be sure to read the article by Anna Zurawinsky.
Sept 2007
President Frank Mc Hugh welcomes
the staff back and discusses SFT summer activities.
Anna Zurawinsky reminds us how the quality of our lives has
been protected by our union.
June 2007
President Frank Mc Hugh discusses
the ups and downs of the 2006-2007 school year. Anna
Zurawinsky recaps the many activities of our SFTR
May 2007
President Frank Mc Hugh call on the
district to honor promises made to Etta in January.
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