Week of November 7, 2022
Week of November 7, 2022
Paraeducator Negotiations Updates
Paraeducator Negotiations Updates
Mediation Date Set for Para Contract
Mediation Date Set for Para Contract
A date has been set for Paraeducator Contract Mediation. The NTU Para Negotiations Team will meet with the BOE Negotiations Team on December 1st. We are expecting to start between 9:00am and 10:00am. A mediator will be on site to assist with this process. The mediator, Gary Altman, has done many mediations in Nashua. Most recently, he was used in the mediation of the teachers' contract. Gary is a well-respected mediator and is used in many other AFT locals across New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
A date has been set for Paraeducator Contract Mediation. The NTU Para Negotiations Team will meet with the BOE Negotiations Team on December 1st. We are expecting to start between 9:00am and 10:00am. A mediator will be on site to assist with this process. The mediator, Gary Altman, has done many mediations in Nashua. Most recently, he was used in the mediation of the teachers' contract. Gary is a well-respected mediator and is used in many other AFT locals across New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Unit B - Paraeducator Membership Meeting
Unit B - Paraeducator Membership Meeting
All members of Unit B - Paraeducators are invited to attend the membership meeting on Wednesday, November 9th at 4:00pm at Nashua High School North Lecture Hall - Room B166. We will discuss impasse, what's left on the table to negotiate, and next steps. If you have any questions, please contact Adam (president@nashuatu.org).
All members of Unit B - Paraeducators are invited to attend the membership meeting on Wednesday, November 9th at 4:00pm at Nashua High School North Lecture Hall - Room B166. We will discuss impasse, what's left on the table to negotiate, and next steps. If you have any questions, please contact Adam (president@nashuatu.org).
Testimonials and Information about Paraeducators
Testimonials and Information about Paraeducators
November 1, 2022
NTU President Adam Marcoux's comments to the Board of Education on the value of paraeducators. November 1, 2022
November 2, 2022
November 3, 2022
November 4, 2022
November 5, 2022
November 6, 2022
November 7, 2022
Secretaries Negotiations Updates
Secretaries Negotiations Updates
New Secretaries Logo
New Secretaries Logo
As we continue with Secretary Negotiations, we have been working on a PR Campaign should we declare impasse and not reach an agreement. There is still hope that we will be able to come to a deal without a mediator. To the left is the new logo representing our secretaries. Secretaries keep our schools running will be our tagline for everything we do relative to their contract. Thank you to Chelsea Folini from Pennichuck Middle School for creating the logo.
As we continue with Secretary Negotiations, we have been working on a PR Campaign should we declare impasse and not reach an agreement. There is still hope that we will be able to come to a deal without a mediator. To the left is the new logo representing our secretaries. Secretaries keep our schools running will be our tagline for everything we do relative to their contract. Thank you to Chelsea Folini from Pennichuck Middle School for creating the logo.
Secretary Negotiations Update
Secretary Negotiations Update
As I announced last week, we ended on negotiations on November 1st feeling positive. We have scheduled our next session for November 15th at 10:00am. If we settle a contract, a secretaries membership meeting will be scheduled to review the proposed changes to the contract and to vote. If we should end up declaring impasse during the process, a secretaries membership meeting will be scheduled to review what's left on the table, to talk about what impasse means, and talk next steps.
As I announced last week, we ended on negotiations on November 1st feeling positive. We have scheduled our next session for November 15th at 10:00am. If we settle a contract, a secretaries membership meeting will be scheduled to review the proposed changes to the contract and to vote. If we should end up declaring impasse during the process, a secretaries membership meeting will be scheduled to review what's left on the table, to talk about what impasse means, and talk next steps.
7th Annual Toys for Tots Drive
7th Annual Toys for Tots Drive
This year marks the 7th Annual Toys for Tots Drive sponsored by the Nashua Teachers' Union. The blue bins will return for drop off at your school/office. We will continue to have a drop off for new, unwrapped toys at the Union Office. We will continue to accept monetary donations. We will take all donations and purchase toys to donate to our drive or donate it directly to the local campaign here in Hillsborough County. Blue bins will appear in your schools the week of November 1st and we collect items through Thursday, December 1st.
This year marks the 7th Annual Toys for Tots Drive sponsored by the Nashua Teachers' Union. The blue bins will return for drop off at your school/office. We will continue to have a drop off for new, unwrapped toys at the Union Office. We will continue to accept monetary donations. We will take all donations and purchase toys to donate to our drive or donate it directly to the local campaign here in Hillsborough County. Blue bins will appear in your schools the week of November 1st and we collect items through Thursday, December 1st.
We will also accept donations by check or Venmo. Make checks payable to the Nashua Teachers' Union and send to:
We will also accept donations by check or Venmo. Make checks payable to the Nashua Teachers' Union and send to:
Nashua Teachers' Union
Nashua Teachers' Union
Toys for Tots Drive
Toys for Tots Drive
7C Taggart Drive
7C Taggart Drive
Nashua, NH 03060
Nashua, NH 03060
New this year! Ship a toy to the Office!
New this year! Ship a toy to the Office!
People interested in donating can also purchase an item online and ship it directly to the Union Office. If you are interested, please ship the item to the following address:
People interested in donating can also purchase an item online and ship it directly to the Union Office. If you are interested, please ship the item to the following address:
Nashua Teachers' Union
Nashua Teachers' Union
Toys for Tots Drive
Toys for Tots Drive
7C Taggart Drive
7C Taggart Drive
Nashua, NH 03060
Nashua, NH 03060
Grievance Procedure
Grievance Procedure
All four contracts outline the Grievance Procedure in Article 3. For the most part, all four contracts share the same language with some minor exceptions - mainly where some of the Grievances are sent during the Step process. The first question you should ask yourself - "is this grievable? Was part of my contract or a POPPs policy violated?" If the answer is yes, or you are unsure, your first step should be to contact your Building Representative. We have a team that works together with the Building Representatives to make work with you, and to make sure the process is followed. For more information on the Grievance Process please consult your contract or visit the NTU website.
Donate to COPE
Donate to COPE
Interested in making contributions to COPE? Fill out this form and return it to the NTU Office.
NTU COPE
NTU COPE
NTU COPE will be following AFT-NH’s guidance for recommended candidates. The 2022 COPE Recommended Candidates list can be found on the NTU website under the COPE tab or by clicking here. Be on the lookout for a postcard from AFT-NH!
NTU COPE will be following AFT-NH’s guidance for recommended candidates. The 2022 COPE Recommended Candidates list can be found on the NTU website under the COPE tab or by clicking here. Be on the lookout for a postcard from AFT-NH!
If interested in helping out with the state election, please contact NTU COPE at: ntucope@nashuatu.org
If interested in helping out with the state election, please contact NTU COPE at: ntucope@nashuatu.org
To make a donation to COPE, please fill out the donation form and return it via mail or email. The form can be found on the NTU website or by clicking here.
To make a donation to COPE, please fill out the donation form and return it via mail or email. The form can be found on the NTU website or by clicking here.
Have an idea for the Just for Fun section? Send it to Adam (president@nashuatu.org).
Screaming Trees
Screaming Trees
Well, this isn't a surprise. Lookout out for Smart Spiders!
Just for Fun
Just for Fun
Social Committee Survey
Social Committee Survey
Just for Fun is taking a break this week to ask you about some real fun. There are been some requests to look at bringing back the NTU bus trips. Before we do any work on this, we wanted to see if there was any interest. Please take a minute to fill out this quick survey.
Just for Fun is taking a break this week to ask you about some real fun. There are been some requests to look at bringing back the NTU bus trips. Before we do any work on this, we wanted to see if there was any interest. Please take a minute to fill out this quick survey.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
- November 8th
- Election Day - get out and VOTE!
- No School for Students
- Professional Development/In-Service Day
- November 9th
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 3:00pm, Central Office
- Paraeducator Membership Meeting, 4:00pm, Nashua High School North
- November 11th
- Veteran's Day
- No School
- November 15th
- Secretaries Negotiations, 10:00am, Central Office
- Board of Directors, 4:15pm, Nashua High School North
- November 16th
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 3:00pm, Central Office
- AFT Teachers Policy and Program Council, 3:30pm, via Zoom
- AFT-NH Board of Directors Meeting, 4:30pm, via Zoom
- November 22nd
- Executive Board/Superintendent Meeting, 4:00pm, Central Office
- November 23rd - November 25th
- No School
- November 24th
- Happy Thanksgiving!!!
- December 1st
- Paraeducator Contract Mediation, Time TBD, Nashua Hunt Building
