Monthly Archives: May 2009

Welcome to the new PFTCE.org!!

We’re thrilled with our new look, and hope you are, as well! One of the greatest advantages of this new website is that we can now provide regular updates, when they happen, and keep YOU, our membership, abreast of the activities taking place in YOUR union!

Posted by PFTCE on May 26, 2009 | Posted in News

Election Update

Michelle Batten, incumbent PFTCE Treasurer, has been re-elected to the PFTCE Board!  Congratulations, Michelle!

Posted by PFTCE on May 26, 2009 | Posted in Executive Board, News

Tom Smith is Thinking Out Loud

For the latest bargaining updates, and other important news, read what President Tom Smith has on his mind when he’s “Thinking Out Loud!”

Posted by Belinda Reagan on May 20, 2009 | Posted in News, Thinking Out Loud

Congratulations, Scholarship Winners!

Two scholarships have been recently awarded to PFTCE members and their families! PFTCE member, Eva Gonzales (ESL-EA), was awarded the “Shirley Gold” Scholarship by AFT-Oregon in April at the AFT-Oregon annual convention! On May 8th, the son of member, Annie Graves (Paraeducator), was selected as the recipient of the PFTCE “Alice Fay” Scholarship! Best wishes, to both of you, in your educational endeavors!

Posted by Belinda Reagan on May 20, 2009 | Posted in News, Scholarship

No Increase to AFT-OR Per Caps!

At the annual AFT-Oregon convention, PFTCE delegates stood strong to oppose an increase of the amount we pay to AFT-Oregon (aka: per caps). With the support of other locals, we were able to maintain our dues as they currently stand.

Posted by Belinda Reagan on May 20, 2009 | Posted in AFT-Oregon, Convention, News