NAACP EDUCATORS' FORUM

ACTION ALERTS FOR SATURDAY, OCT. 20!

NAACP EDUCATORS' FORUM
Saturday, October 20, 10 am - 12 pm


Elmhurst United Methodist Church

1659 83rd Avenue (Corner of 83rd & Plymouth)



The NAACP is hosting a meeting with Oakland teachers.



We'll enjoy light refreshments and discuss issues facing our African American youth. This conversation is even more important as we look at the District's multi-year commitment to the Department of Education's Voluntary Resolution on discipline and suspension rates of African American males in Oakland schools. How do we balance the issues of equity, safety, discipline, and learning time? What training is required and what systems need to be in place? What are our recommendations to Superintendent Smith?

Please join OEA President, Trish Gorham, at this event.

CAMPAIGN 2012---WALK THE WALK/TALK THE TALK

CAMPAIGN 2012---WALK THE WALK/TALK THE TALK

 

Precinct walking: October 20 and 21, 9 am

 

Phone Banking:   October 21, 1 pm to 4 pm 

Join OEA President, Trish Gorham, at Oct. 21 phone banking

 

Meet OEA Leadership and Staff for walking and phone banking at Alameda Labor Council, 100 Hegenberger, Oakland

 

  

Teachers Support Mi Pueblo Workers and their Families

Teachers Support Mi Pueblo Workers and their Families

Saturday, October 20th 1-4 pm
1630 High St. Oakland



An immigration audit has placed undocumented workers at Mi Pueblo markets at serious risk of losing their jobs. A number of OUSD students have family members who work at Mi Pueblo and thus are at risk of losing their economic livelihood.



Join the teachers across the district organizing a contingent of educators to show the community that we have their back.



We will send you more information about the rally, a sample email you can use to bring this issue to the attention of your school community, and ideas for organizing students, teachers, and parents in defense of Mi Pueblo workers and undocumented communities in Oakland.



Contact: email educators4mipuebloworkers@gmail.com



Info: http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_21708357/mi-pueblo-markets-came-under-u-s-immigration

OEA Community Outreach Committee

Monday, October 15, 4:30-5:30
OEA Center, 272 E. 12th St.
Refreshments!

As you look at the Action Alerts below, you see how crucial it is to have an active committee to deepen OEA connections with parents and community members, to hear their concerns, and to share our reality with them.


Join us for the first meeting of the year as we plan our support for the OEA Bargaining Team and our outreach to our community partners.
Betty Olson-Jones, Chai

PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE NOW!

Mosher Financial Group is a preferred provider of the OEA, helping membership with financial and retirement planning...



Wednesday, October 17th

4:30 PM-6 PM

OEA Center, 272 E. 12th St.


Upcoming CalSTRS Changes
Possible Contribution Adjustment
Future Two-Tier System?
Learning STRS Basics
Supplementing STRS pension


RSVP: (415)255-9177
email: workshops@mosherfinancial.com
register: www.mosherfinancial.com

10/17/12 Show SOLIDARITY as we return to bargaining!

Picture Day!


October 17


As your OEA Bargaining Team returns to the table, show your support by wearing OEA Green.
Take a picture of your staff and send to your Bargaining Chair, Kei Swensen, or post on our Facebook page. <kei1116@comcast.net>

secret words: phone bank

3 sites get pizza lunch for:
- first to post
- most creative pose or setting
- one random selection

OEA Social to Welcome New Teachers

Everyone Needs a Bud!


The first Teacher Buddy event of the year on Thursday, October 11, 4:30-7:00


Leige Spirits Lounge
481 9th street, b/t Broadway and Webster
This month we are celebrating our new teachers. Come and enjoy good drinks, delicious food, and the great company of other OEA members, new and experienced.

The Teacher Buddy Committee's goal is to provide all new OUSD teachers with an enthusiastic veteran teacher buddy who can be a resource and support. And new teachers can be a support and resource for each other.
Make sure that your new teachers know.

Learn more about the Teacher Buddy Committee over a drink and snacks provided by the OEA.

For more information contact:
Benjie Achtenberg
benjie.achtenberg@gmail.com