AFT Upholds WTU Election
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has upheld the Elections Committee of WTU as properly elected under the WTU Constitution and Bylaws.
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Sick Leave Buy-Back
Applications for Sick Leave Buy-Back are now available at school locations and the OFCO-DCPS Payroll Office.
Deadline: Monday, June 10th
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Teacher Appreciation Brunch Cruise
See pictures from our Teacher Appreciation Brunch Cruise on May 11th!
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Day of Action Photos
Click here to check out photos from our Day of Action on May 9th.

Teacher's Retirement Amendment Act of 2013
This bill will allow excessed permanent status teachers, whose most recent performance evaluation is “effective” or higher, to retire under the existing provisions of involuntary retirement.
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Letter to Kaya Henderson
WTU President Nathan Saunders has written to DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson to address DCPS's disregard of disclosure policies.

The New Option Two
WTU and DCPS have agreed to a DCPS-funded trust fund for teachers to replace the Collective Bargaining Agreement's previous early retirement provision.
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AFT Upholds WTU election as proper and validAFT upholds WTU election as proper and valid On Friday, May 17, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) upheld the Elections Committee of the Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) as properly elected under the WTU Constitution and Bylaws. Therefore, the Elections Committee is authorized to proceed with the 2013 election of WTU officers as required by the […]MORE >> |
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BY EMMA BROWN, THE WASHINGTON POST | LINK TO ARTICLE
MARCH 28: Parents, concerned residents fight back BY BARRINGTON M. SALMON, WASHINGTON INFORMER | LINK TO ARTICLE For the past several years, parents in the District have agonized over school closings that have decimated the value of community schools and disrupted their children's lives.
WTU reacts to Oklahoma Tornado Disaster
Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2013) - This week, a devastating EF5 tornado hit several communities in Oklahoma. At least twenty-four people were killed, including at least nine children.MORE >>Washington Teachers’ Union President Nathan A. Saunders Responds to Low-Wage Workers Strike
Washington, D.C. (May 22, 2013) - Hundreds of low-wage workers from across DC walked out on strike for the past two days calling for a living wage and benefits. MORE >>PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
WTU President Nathan
President’s Message






