Message from the Chair
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Aug 31/Message from the ChairHappy Labor Day
Labor Day is here once again. To quote the founder of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) Samuel Gompers: "Labor Day differs in every essential way from the other holidays of the year in any...
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Jun 14/Message from the ChairFighting for Our Students
As the school year winds down, teachers on Long Island have been busy. Some districts are fighting for better contracts and are still working with no security. Education leaders and school...
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Nov 22/Message from the ChairHappy Thanksgiving
We are now entering into the season of thanks. On Thursday, families will come together to give thanks for the many gifts and bounties they have received over the past year. Long Island has some of...
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Sep 12/Message from the ChairCheck out our Mission Video
Below is the video that was debuted at Long Island Teachers Night with the Long Island Ducks. The night included a Long Island Teacher sponsored notebook giveaway. In the video, our Public Relations...
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Sep 01/Message from the ChairHappy Labor Day
On behalf of the 60,000 Teachers that live and work on Long Island, I would like to wish you all a Happy Labor Day. As active union members, this is our holiday, the only holiday dedicated to the...
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Jan 14/Message from the ChairDefending Public Education is our unified mission
Long Island Teachers is an organization of 120 Teachers Unions across Long Island. We are charged with many tasks and each community and their school district is unique but our organization shares a...
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Dec 21/Message from the ChairHappy Holidays from your Long Island Teachers
Message from Robert Claps, Public Outreach Chair As we enter into the Holiday break, Long Island Teachers are encouraging our neighbors to help children in need by donating educational toys. ...
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Sep 02/Message from the ChairHappy Labor Day from your Long Island Teachers
Message from Robert Claps, Public Outreach Chair On behalf of the 60,000 Teachers that live and work on our beautiful Island, I would like to wish you all a Happy Labor Day. As active union...
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Apr 15/Message from the ChairTeachers stand with striking Verizon workers
Working people at Verizon are on strike. After months of negotiations with Verizon, they’ve decided to take a stand to create a better workplace. Verizon workers are taking a stand to make sure the...
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Sep 04/Message from the ChairHappy Labor Day, Long Island!
Message from Joan Deem, Public Outreach Chair The Topic is Labor Day. The first Monday in September is more than just a day off from work, the beginning of the football season, or the unofficial end...
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May 16/Message from the ChairCosts and Outcomes Report
This tenth update of Long Island Education: Costs and Outcomes is the joint work product of representatives of the Long Island Education Coalition (LIEC) and the Long Island Association (LIA). These...