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"New Day for Northeastern Region" - Jeff Ney- Region President
It’s a new day for Northeastern Region and my desire and drive to make our region the best it can be is stronger than ever. My goal for our region is very simple; to represent the members of the Northeastern Region with the same effort, enthusiasm, and pride as I would want someone to represent me. The golden rule is not something that I simply teach to my 5th grade students, but is what I try to live by in everything I do.
Our region is already strong, there is no question about that. We have great leaders in our locals and good participation from most of our membership. This is why I am honored to hold this office; because I am impressed with what this region has to offer and I absolutely love being a part of it.
If there was anything that I could ask this membership to improve upon, it would be to help our members become engaged a little bit more, from local meetings to our region functions, like the Gettysburg Leadership Training. Everyone understands that the more engagement we have from our members and the more knowledge everyone has, the more it will help all of us in every aspect of teaching. This will lead to a membership that can help our students succeed and will strengthen NER in all other areas.
Members, the last thing I would really want all of you to know about me is that I will do my very best to help and support you to be the best educator for the students you serve.
We have all made the decision to be public school employees for reasons far more important than fame and money. We all care deeply about the job we do and the students we see every day. I just want to work together with all of you, to continue making our region a great asset to all our communities.
Thank you for all you do!
Shamokin Area EA Fighting for Professional and Fair Contract
Shamokin Area EA was forced on strike by their uncompromising school board on January 20. SAEA voted on January 14 to accept a non-binding arbitration decision, which favored SAEA’s issues. The neutral arbitrator agreed that the teachers are very low paid and the District could afford their contract. The School board voted "No." This strike was considered part of their first strike that went from September 8 to September 24, 2015. They returned to the classrooms on September 27 by a court order. They have been working without a new contract since 2013. Additionally, the school board rejected a neutral Fact-Finder’s decision, which SAEA voted to accept in June 2015. SAEA are among the lowest paid educators in the state. SAEA members will return to their classrooms on February 4, without a new contract.
PSEA Offers Trainings for Locals and Councils
Still No State Budget
Governor Wolf will be giving his budget address to the state legislature on February 9, 2016. He will ask the state legislature for $200 million more for education funding for 2016-17 years. We will keep you informed on both budgets.
PSEA Northeastern Region
Heather Wertman-Vice President
Aaron Chapin- Treasurer
Email: Pshemansky@psea.org
Website: www.psea.org
Location: 1188 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States
Phone: 1-800-432-8619
Facebook: facebook.com/NortheasternregionPSEA