This Saturday: Rally to Support Mxm BLOC- Centering BIPOC Families and Teachers at BESC

This Saturday, March 13 at 3:00 PM, join us in supporting Mxm BLOC at BESC (501 N Dixon St, Portland, OR 97227) in making a call to action that centers BIPOC educators, students, and communities for a safe return to school. Details in the flyer here.

OEA Legislative Virtual Advocacy Week

OEA is still organizing a “Lobby Day” this year- they will be hosting a week of virtual town halls between our members and legislative leaders. The new concept is called Virtual Advocacy Week. Register here!

Each evening from March 29 – April 2, OEA will host a Zoom session at 5:30 PM. The town hall style meeting will last for 45 minutes. Each night will have a specified discussion topic, and as they confirm themes and legislative guests, they will make those announcements. If registration exceeds capacity on any given night, they will add a second session at 7:00 PM. 

We encourage all members to register. OEA will reach out to all registrants to select their preferred night of attendance as we get closer to the event. All those who register by March 12th will receive a cool swag box with some fun lobbying props.

Join LERC for the Racial Equity and Union Solidarity Series

March 31, 5:00–6:15 pm
Brown v Board of Education and the Backlash to Public Education

Gordon Lafer, Phd., LERC; Dr. Lorretta Johnson, Former AFT Secretary Treasurer; and Sherman Henry, LERC
Public interest in equitable education has been a lifetime challenge for public education. We will explore how Brown v. Board of Education has been undermined through various corporate privatization strategies like charter schools models. These charter schools models have drained funding away from taxpayers and have not produced promised outcomes from students. Sign-up here

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March 8th: NEA Webinar Opportunity on Hybrid Models

March 8, 7-8pm ET 

Hy-What? Teaching & Learning in (all kinds of) Hybrid Models  

This live panel of NEA teacher-leaders will discuss what works for them virtually, in-person, both at the same time, (a)synchronously, and everything in-between. These PK-13 educators will share strategies and reflect on the challenges and opportunities faced with their varied hybrid models of classroom instruction. 

https://www.mobilize.us/nea/event/376341/

Teach Climate Justice Event This Thursday

The next "Teach Climate Justice" gathering, sponsored by the PPS Climate Justice Committee and the Portland Association of Teachers, will be held online February 25th, 4:00pm to 5:30pm. This session, co-sponsored with the Braided River Campaign, is “An Environmental Justice Tour of the Willamette River: Reimagining Portland's Fossil Fuel Sacrifice Zone." We'll provide teaching resources, opportunities for conversation, and insight from activists working for a just transition on the Willamette. 

Please join us -- everyone is welcome. Also, see the event's flyer for the link.

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Unemployment Info Session for PAT Substitutes- January 7, 4-5:15pm

Are you a substitute educator struggling to navigate the Oregon Unemployment Insurance process?

On Thursday, January 7th, from 4:00-5:15PM, We have an Oregon Employment Department presenter who will give PAT substitute members a brief presentation and a Q & A session in which members and union leaders can ask questions.

Register for this important seminar here.

While the presenter cannot resolve issues with individual claims, they can answer any questions about OED policies, procedures, and regulations, including the best way to get help with a claim.

This webinar will accommodate 500 people, so be sure to register today. The seminar will be recorded and sent to those who are interested but cannot attend.

We hope to see you there.

ODE Listening Sessions on Re-Opening Schools for In-Person Instruction

We hope you’ll join one of the upcoming webinars. 

  • Session 1: Monday, December 7, 2020 at 5:00-6:00pm - Registration 
  • Session 2: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7:00-8:00am - Registration 
  • Session 3: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 11:00am-12:00pm - Registration 
  • Session 4: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 5:00-6:00pm - Registration 
  • Session 5: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7:00-8:00am - Registration 

 

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California Casualty QuoteFest Event December 17th

A PAT MEMBER BENEFIT!

California Casualty QuoteFest

Thursday, December 17th

Get your PAT Members Auto/Home/Renters Insurance Quotes. RSVP now!

Get a $25 Amazon Gift Card for a new Auto Insurance Quote!

Bonus: Two Fred Meyer Gift Cards will be given away during each session.

Save on PAT/OEA/NEA sponsored personal auto and home insurance provided by California Casualty.

Join us on Thursday, December 17th. The event is available in three sessions, 4:30, 5:00, or 5:30PM. 

RSVP Here for the ZOOM meeting details and to select a time most convenient for you.

Teresa Muench NEA MB Affiliate Relations Specialist

4532 SW Henderson St. Seattle, WA 98136

1-800-708-4632

Sherry Hanacek |Sr. Field Marketing Manager| Partner Relations
California Casualty Management Company
p: 971.226.8966    e: [email protected]
Want to see the rates?: www.ReadyForQuote.com/sherry

Watch “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” A Broadcast Tribute to Martin Luther January 18 King, Jr., Monday, January 18, 2021

PAT is a proud sponsor of the 36th annual Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, JrGreat American Hero and World Citizen, presented by World Arts Foundation Inc. 

This retrospective of Dr. King's legacy will be highlighted with dances, songs, and speeches. It will also spotlight those in our local, national, and global communities and leaders continuing his work. 

Please join us on January 18th, 2021 from 12:00pm-5:00pm for this broadcast.

Responding to the impact of COVID-19, this virtual production has been expanded to multiple platforms and will be available on: www.worldartsfoundation.org, Open Signal, KBOO 90.7 FM, XRAY 107.7 FM, YouTube, Facebook and Twitch.

Please see the event's press release and flyer for more information.

Saving for the Future While Paying Off the Past

Do You Have a Student Loan or Debt?

Are You Saving for Retirement?

PAT members are invited to attend a virtual Saving for the Future while Paying Off the Past Workshop on Thursday, December 3rd, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

RSVP here for the Zoom link.

Topics Include:

  • Brief overview of your retirement plan.
  • Why save for retirement?
  • How much should you save for your retirement?
  • How can you save for your retirement if you have debt?
  • Interest rates, time horizons, and other considerations.
  • Good debt and bad debt.
  • How a 403b/TSA can help.

 

This event is free to all PAT members.

Please click here for the event's flyer.