A Cautionary Tale

“Public Unions are a Root of All Evil…” So says wealthy Governor Bruce Rauner of Illinois. He has a firm agenda – Overhaul the state pension system and weaken public employee unions! Read the November 29, 2015 article published in the New York Times.

Where Do We Go From Here?

On Monday, November 30, 2015 five speakers presented a “Night of Educational Information” for the community at Levittown Hall. The first guest speaker was Lori Koerner, a parent and an HCT member who teaches third grade at Fork Lane Elementary School. Mrs. Koerner began by reviewing the origins of the…

Where Do We Go From Here?

On Monday, November 30, 2015 five speakers presented a “Night of Educational Information” for the community at Levittown Hall. The first guest speaker was Lori Koerner, a parent and an HCT member who teaches third grade at Fork Lane Elementary School. Mrs. Koerner began by reviewing the origins of the…

House Votes to Replace NCLB!

The House votes to replace NCLB TODAY! The long wait is nearly over. We expect the House of Representatives to vote on the new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act TODAY! The bill, S. 1177, is a bipartisan agreement between the House and Senate that will be a…

A Thanksgiving Wish

Dear Friends, Thanksgiving is my all time favorite holiday; the food, friends and family – not necessarily in that order – and the opportunity to express how thankful I am for the blessings in my life! My list starts this year as always, with being thankful for my family: my…

Financial Planning Brunch

On Sunday, November 15, the HCT  provided its members with an opportunity to attend a brunch at the City Cellar in Westbury to hear an educational presentation about the importance of “Financial and Retirement Planning for Educators” from the start of a career and how to maximize one’s financial well-being….

Weekend at Gurney’s

by Barnett Weinstein I had the opportunity to spend some time out east at the newly refurbished and beautiful Gurneys Inn resort the weekend of November 6-8th.  The purpose of my visit was to learn more about the history, present state, and future of our unions in our country.  While there,…

Fight for $15

by Tom Glenn On Tuesday November 10th, 2015 HCT President Joan Deem and HCT 1st Vice President Thomas Glenn attended the Fight for 15 and A Union for Everyone rally in New York City’s Foley Square against the appropriate backdrop of the Federal Courthouses.  The rally centered on the importance…

The Plan to Privatize Public Education

Attention HCT Members! Host a private screening of the film “Education, Inc.” and score a free American-made, Union-made HCT sweatshirt! Just borrow a copy of the DVD from your building representative, show the film at your home to an audience of individuals outside of your immediate household, document the event with…