4933 Rio Rancho Schools Employees Union

Effective July 1 several changes to the federal student loan system will be implemented. Most of these will significantly impact AFT members with student debt or planning to borrow money for advanced degrees. We have a few final opportunities for members to get help before July 1.

All changes effective July 1 are listed here https://www.aft.org/pslf

June 17 @ 4PM EDT – Share My Lesson student debt webinar with Randi, Protect Borrowers, and AFT members. https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/student-loan-borrowers-how-we-fight-back

June 22 @ 7PM EDT – AFT virtual student debt clinic https://web.cvent.com/event/e9c61181-c2f6-40d4-9ce4-013f1f911889/registe

Remember to join us tomorrow for our End of Year Party!

We had a wonderful visit from our AFT National President today! Thank you President Weingarten for visiting us and touring Rio Tech today. Also, a huge thank you to Dr. Dodd for accompanying us as well. The future is bright in Rio Rancho!

Join us on May 26th for our annual RRSEU End of Year celebration. Hope to see you there!

New column from AFT President Randi Weingarten about the impact of tech on kids' learning and what AFT is doing to promote “devices down, eyes up, hands on” learning.

The technology trap Teachers and parents are calling for ‘devices down, eyes up, hands on’ learning.

Stronger Together. Inspired by Greatness. ✊🏀
The WNBPA just showed the world what happens when professional athletes know their value and stand together. As we head into negotiations with the Rio Rancho Public Schools, we are carrying that same energy! ⚡️
Our goal is simple: A contract that reflects the excellence of EVERY bargaining unit member.
Check out the full blog post here: https://bhelean.wordpress.com/?p=170

Stronger Together. Inspired by Greatness. ✊🏀
The WNBPA just showed the world what happens when professional athletes know their value and stand together. As we head into negotiations with the Rio Rancho Public Schools, we are carrying that same energy! ⚡️
Our goal is simple: A contract that reflects the excellence of EVERY bargaining unit member.
Check out the full blog post here: https://bhelean.wordpress.com/?p=170

Power in Partnership: What the WNBPA Teaches Us About Our Future Inspired by the WNBPA’s historic breakthrough, we are entering negotiations with a focus on professional respect and collective power. From protected planning time to longevity recognition, discove…

YES! ▶️ “Working-class Americans need a tax cut now.” Excited to see labor leaders taking on bold policy ideas to put money into working people’s pockets.
https://www.aft.org/column/americans-need-relief-not-war

While Trump used his State of the Union address to attempt to rewrite his failed economic record, my union is stepping up to help people navigate a path out of debt and put money back in people's pockets. — AFT President Randi Weingarten 💯! Check out Randi's new column ⤵️
https://www.aft.org/column/americans-need-relief-not-war

Wow... 74% of responders in AFT member survey report living paycheck to paycheck. We need a working-class tax cut now! making the case for Americans needing relief—not war—in new column

Americans need relief, not war Working-class Americans need a tax cut now.Americans are paying nearly 60 cents a gallon more to fill up their gas tanks following President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, a war seemingly of choice, not necessity. What is of necessity is addressing the economic stress already reverberating across A...