Ogden Teachers Rally for Collective Bargaining

Ogden Teachers Rally for Collective Bargaining

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

New UEA Attorney

Welcome to Tracey Watson who has replaced Mike McCoy as the UEA Legal Counsel. We want to thank Mike for his many years of service to members and are looking forward to working with Tracey. Rick

Friday, May 27, 2011

OEA Rallies for Contract

OEA members and supporters met to rally for a contract Thursday at the District office. Sharon Gallgher-Fishbaugh (UEA President) and Doug Stephens (OEA President) spoke to a large group of members and supporters. Media coverage from TV and local newspapers (Standard and the Trib) was positive. You can go to www.standard.net and www.sltrib.com for coverage. Fox 13 also might have some video on their website. Rick

Thursday, May 26, 2011

OEA Rally Today at 4pm at District Office

Please come and support our OEA Rally today at 4pm at the district office. Wear Red in solidarity of our teachers who work so hard for kids.

Thanks Rick

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

OEA RALLY THURSDAY 4PM AT DISTRICT OFFICE

JOIN OGDEN TEACHERS IN A RALLY AT THE OGDEN DISTRICT OFFICE, 1950 MONROE BLVD. AT 4PM THURSDAY, MAY 26. WEAR RED AND COME LISTEN TO OUR OEA AND UEA LEADERS TALK ABOUT THE LACK OF GOOD FAITH BARGAINING BY OCSD.

SEE YOU THERE.
RICK

Friday, May 20, 2011

Janice Hill, Green Acres, Weber Teacher of the Year

We congratulate Janice Hill, Weber School District teacher of the year.
We also give best wishes to all of our retiring members in both Ogden and Weber.
Rick

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Ogden School Board Meeting tonight

We are looking forward to hearing about new administrative appointments tonight at school board meeting. We are also hoping to hear some news about Ogden's negotiations after the board meets in Executive Session tonight. OEA's Executive Board is meeting Friday afternoon to discuss any news.
Rick

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Teachers (Canyon District) voice negotiation concerns

Read about Canyon's teachers in the Deseret News at www.deseretnews.com

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SL Tribune Editorial Details Low funding

Read in today's opinion page in the SL Trib: www.sltrib.com about the lack of education funding in this year's legislative budget.

Rick

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Congrats to Janice Hill-Weber Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Weber's Teacher of the Year, Janice Hill, Green Acres. We are proud of all our fine teachers in Weber and Ogden.

Rick Palmer

Monday, May 16, 2011

Sue Dickey wins NEA Director

In a very close vote, Sue Dickey was elected the new NEA Director for Utah for a one year term. Rick

Friday, May 13, 2011

Operation UEA-United Educators taking Action

Three simple requests to all of our members:


  • Share the revised UEA message- "Speak for Tomorrow Today"-with your colleagues, friends, and family. We should have more details this summer. Watch for updates and message training.

  • Plan to attend your neighborhood caucus in March 2012. Take 5 friends. Seek election as a delegate. This will allow us to equalize the playing field on Capitol Hill. If we fail to do this, we all suffer. Watch for updates and training opportunities.

  • Find one parent in your school who would be willing to work with the UEA to build a brighter future for our neighborhood public schools. We need a name, phone number, school, and e-mail address. Send these to your local president, who will compile a list of names to forward to the UEA.

Thanks Rick

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Despite boost, some districts will get less cash

Read Lisa Schencker's entire article on school funding problems at www.sltrib.com

Rick

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

OEA Negotiations Waiting on School Board

April 28th the OEA Negotiations Team, Doug Stephens, Lisa Vipperman, Clay Kirkham and Whit Freund met with the Ogden City School District team, Brenda Ruffier, Rich Moore, Bruce Penland and Eugene Hart and gave them a counter-proposal based on the fact-finder's report. That counter was given to the school board (the district team has no...I repeat...no decision making power unlike most teams) at their May 5th school board meeting where they "took it under consideration". That means two more weeks of this marathon year-long process. Oh, did I mention that Weber settled for this next year already and Ogden is still trying to settle last year's contract? The frustration level is at red for sure...I feel guilty asking for patience. It is ridiculous...

Rick

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

OHS FEA Chapter holds Teacher Appreciation Tea

Students from Suzy Davis's FEA and AVID groups held a Teacher Appreciation Tea to honor some of their favorite teachers.

Rick

Monday, May 9, 2011

Principal Ray Long wins Huntsman Award

You can read nice articles about Ray Long (Fremont High) winning the Huntsman Award this year in the Standard Examiner (Saturday) and the Tribune (Sunday). www.standard.net and www.sltrib.com

Rick

Friday, May 6, 2011

OHS FEA Honor Teachers

You can read the entire article at www.standard.net

Ogden High FEA club honored their favorite teachers at a tea held in the commons at OHS. This has become an annual affair organized by Suzy Davis, FEA Advisor.

Rick

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Weber School Board approves contract

Last night the Weber School Board approved the tentative agreement that gives teachers a 3% raise plus lanes and steps for the next contract year. Thanks again to our negotiations team: Marlene Irons, Terie Maxfield, Shari Combe, Lee Claycomb, and Kirk Ottley.

You can see a new salary schedule and a summary of negotiations at our website: www.ogdenweber.org under WEA NEGOTIATIONS

Thanks Rick

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

SB 229 should not be law

Please contact your legislators and ask them to uphold Gov. Herbert's veto of SB 229.
SB 229 would mandate that money would go from sales tax to transportation when we have so many other necessary things to accomplish. You can find your legislator by going to www.myuea.org and clicking on the under the dome icon.

Thanks Rick

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

WEA Negotiations Summary and New Salary Schedule

Go to our UniServ website at www.ogdenweber.org and take a look at the negotiations summary and new salary schedule for Weber (if the school board ratifies it tomorrow night).
Rick

Monday, May 2, 2011

Children at Risk Foundation Grants

You are encouraged to apply for an individual or group grant from the Children at Risk foundation. The deadline for the 2011-12 school year is May 20, 2011. Contact your building rep for a flyer or contact our office for an application form.
Rick 801-390-6365