If anyone is having a problem in their work environment, fill out the proper request (Pink form) and make a copy for your records.  You can get a pink form from anyone on the Health and Safety Committee...check the committee on the About Us page of this website. You should also email your building principal regarding the problem.  Give the pink form to the building principal and forward a copy to Lisa Moffett, Chair of the Health and Safety Committee.  If air quality issues are suspected, the HTEA needs to know right away, please forward information to Kathleen Freno ASAP.  For more information on health and safety issues visit NJEA’s Health and Safety page.

Retirement Thinking of retiring?  It is never to early to understand your benefits. Here are a few questions and answers on pensions and retirement  https://www.njea.org/pdfs/NIRS_PensionFAQ.pdf.  Call your UniServ office to schedule a pension consultation.

Laws on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/behavior/hib/overview.pdf

Members of the HTEA will be paying 1.5% of our SALARY until June 2013.  We will then move into a 4 year phase for paying a percentage of the PREMIUM of our benefits, including health, dental and Rx.

We will also pay an additional1.0% of our pay towards our pension as of October 2011.There is a strong possibility that we will also pay more to F.I.C.A  come January 2012.

To view chart with changes: https://www.njea.org/njea-media/pdf/Pen-Ben-Bill-Comparison.pdf?1314990654547
To view analysis of new legislation: https://www.njea.org/njea-media/pdf/PenBenLawAnalysis.pdf?1314990654547
To view Premium Sharing CHart: https://www.njea.org/njea-media/pdf/PremiumSharingChart.pdf?1314990654547
FAQ: https://www.njea.org/issues-and-political-action/pensions-and-health-benefits/frequently%20asked%20questions
Additional info: https://www.njea.org/issues-and-political-action/pensions-and-health-benefits

Register to Vote Why it is important to register to vote and participate in the 2011 school budget election?

• 25 school budgets that were defeated by less than 10 votes
• 74 school budgets that were defeated by less than 25 votes
• 180 school budgets that were defeated by less than 100 votes
• Percentage of statewide votes that are needed to switch from NO to YES to pass all of NJ School budgets

Link for voter registration form,
http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/form_pdf/09-voter-regis-forms/gloucester-voter-reg-form-013111-rev..pdf

Also, for those that may not be able to vote in person, the Vote By Mail application is also easily accessible via the website,(locate your county for correct form)
http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/mail-in_doe.html


Vote by Mail is a great way for college students to be able to participate in the 2011 election.

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