Dave Stafford, our MEA Lobbyist has contacted Local Leaders with the following message.
PLEASE NOTE: Nancy Cassis, our area senator, seems to be a possible NO vote on the Retirement Bill. Write Senator Cassis and tell her vote NO on SB1227 that will unfairly tax Michigan's teachers. (address and phone number is below)
From Dave Stafford:
"THIS BILL IS ON A FAST TRACK AND WE NEED ACTION NOW. Yesterday, the Appropriations Committee moved SB 1227 to the floor of the full Senate in anticipation of a quick vote to pass it today. In particular, several senators have indicated that they have concerns about the bill and may vote NO. If any of the following senators represent your area, please make an extra effort to contact them:"
Senator Nancy Cassis
Phone: 517-373-1758
Fax: 517-373-0938
E-mail: senncassis@senate.michigan.gov
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop
Phone: 517-373-2417
Fax: 517-373-2694
E-mail: senmbishop@senate.michigan.gov
Senator Gilda Jacobs
Phone: 517-373-7888
Fax: 517-373- 2983
SenGJacobs@senate.michigan.gov
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- Tfitzjake
- I wrote this introduction 6 years ago, and it is even more important today than ever. The voices of educational employees need to be heard above the roar of public school attacks in this country. We are on the front line; we are highly educated and trained professionals. Why are we being ignored? I am an educator. I was the president of the Walled Lake Education Association for over 6 years, and before that, the treasurer for 8 years. I have been on the bargaining team for 15 years. I am now the MEA UniServ Director for 7K and parts of IJ. I want our voice to be heard! Today's educational climate requires that we all stay informed regarding the issues affecting our chosen profession!