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FAQ: Family and Medical Leave Act

WEBThe Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which went into effect on April 1, 2020, has raised questions regarding members’ rights under the FFCRA as well as its impact on …

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Health Insurance

WEBThe GIC voted on Feb. 1 to retain three carriers that it had voted to eliminate for active employees: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Fallon Health and Tufts Health Plan. “This is …

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LEA Health and Safety Committee

WEBMinutes of HW&S Committee Meetings: First meeting of 2023-2024 School Year: 9/18/23 4:00-5:00. (Google Meet Link to come) Contact: Rachel Kuberry, Unit A, …

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GIC Member Annual Enrollment Information Sessions

WEBThe Group Insurance Commission is holding annual enrollment information sessions on several dates in March. This is a chance to learn about upcoming benefit changes for …

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Fairness for Adjunct Faculty

WEBFairness for Adjunct Faculty Fighting for rights, better working conditions and benefits for public higher education adjunct faculty. MTA members — representing adjunct faculty …

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Retirement & Pension Questions

WEBHere are some commonly asked questions and answers regarding retirement/pensions. Q: How much is taken from my pay for retirement? A: 11% of your pay is deducted for …

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Health equity alliance calls on Baker to improve COVID-19 …

WEBA coalition of health, housing, labor and community advocates is calling on Governor Charlie Baker to do more to protect families and workers from the physical and financial …

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Good Reasons to Belong to MTA

WEB1. Power and Voice Our union gives us a voice and the power to improve our working conditions and students’ learning conditions. Through collective action, we have fought …

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Let the GIC Know You Are Outraged

WEBA message to members from MTA President Barbara Madeloni and Vice President Erik J. Champy: The Group Insurance Commission — in what the MTA …

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Union power forces reversal by GIC

WEBToday the GIC voted to reverse course. Intense pressure applied by members of the MTA and other public-sector unions has forced the Group Insurance Commission to reverse …

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE RIF’d

WEBHow much will my benefits be. If you are eligible, generally your weekly benefit will be approximately 50% of your average weekly gross wages, capped at $823 per week. …

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An Act to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits

WEBAn Act to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits MTA Legislative Agenda, 2021-2022 Lead Sponsors: Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro) | Rep. Dan Donahue (D-Worcester) …

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Checklist for Local Associations on Building Safety Plans

WEBPREPARATION Is a district Environmental Health and Safety Committee in place? Did your local formally request to bargain? Have you reached agreements that will become a …

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A Family’s Guide to Opting Out of State Standardized Tests

WEBHOW WILL OPTING OUT BENEFIT MY CHILD? Your child has experienced a drastically different learning environment over the past year. As students return to in-person school, …

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Organize your committee

WEBPage 3 NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRING HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEES IN SCHOOLS Please Note: The Health and Safety Committee is mandated to address …

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An Economic Analysis of Investment in Public Higher …

WEBe — 5 — The rich households of Massachusetts differ from poor and middle-income households more than simply by income. Rich households of Massachusetts use their …

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