Developed by the American Federation of Teachers, Share My Lesson is an interactive, online community where professional educators can share effective teaching resources with one another. There are over 295,000 free teaching materials on the website—including lesson plans, learning activities, and worksheets—and the resources cover material from all educational subjects and grade levels. Share My
Read moreAre you working to help your union find ways for its members to join in reclaiming the promise of a more just society for all? Or do you have a child who is a senior in high school with plans to attend college? Your Union can help! As part of the Robert G. Porter Scholars
Read moreSaluting Our Everyday Heroes Several years ago, the theme of the FEA Delegate Assembly was “Everyday Heroes†to salute the work of FEA members across the state of Florida. As we ready ourselves for the upcoming holiday season, let us remember the “Everyday Heroes†who placed their lives on the line for their students. Just
Read moreUSEP is gearing up for Election for the three year term that begins in June. Current USEP President Lynne Webb recently confirmed that she will not seek reelection. Webb served as President for fifteen years. Prior to that, she served as a classroom teacher and a USEP Business Representative. Nomination forms and criteria are available
Read moreThe United School Employees of Pasco (AFT Local 3600) is accepting applications for the positions of Secretary/Data Entry/Receptionist and Business Representative. The USEP is a wall-to-wall public sector union that represents teachers and education staff professionals (bus drivers, instructional assistants, food & nutrition, custodial, secretaries, etc.) in Pasco County, Florida. The USEP has over 3,300
Read moreAfter working with the District for the last several weeks, USEP is pleased to announce the following key points of agreement regarding Deliberate Practice (DP) plans. Prior to December 13th, teachers will be excused from attending a 40-minute PLC  so they may work individually on their DP plans.  Teachers are not to be scheduled to use this 40
Read moreCongratulations to Amanda Murphy for her victory in the special election for House District 36. USEP, FEA, Central Labor Council, Florida AFL-CIO, Fraternal order of Police, the Florida State Lodge, Pasco County Sheriff’s Lodge No 29, and Pasco County Professional Firefighters all endorsed Candidate Amanda Murphy for Florida House Seat 36. The seat was held by Mike
Read moreAfter counting over 5,500 teacher and school related personnel votes, the United School Employees of Pasco received a stamp of approval on the most recently negotiated contracts with the District School Board of Pasco County.  Sixty-eight percent of eligible employees cast ballots on Thursday, September 26, 2013. The USEP Election Committee counted the ballots last
Read moreSo What Happened to the $2,500 the Governor Promised? The $2,500 was the Governor’s goal. The amount was to include District retirement and FICA payments, which drops the amount to a little over $2,100. The Legislature didn’t agree with the Governor and, instead, approved a lower amount. That amount was designated as a “categorical.† As
Read more By Lynne Webb, President United School Employees of Pasco West Central Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO As we approach Labor Day on the heels of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, we should exuberantly celebrate the significance of this holiday. Organized labor played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement. After all, the
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