Assembly passes its version of budget
The State Assembly Republicans late Tuesday night voted to pass their version of the 2007-09 biennial budget, containing short-term fixes that would devastate Wisconsin's future. The 51-44 near party-line vote came after nearly seven hours of debate. http://www.weac.org
Revenue limit chart available
Find out how your school district would fare under the Assembly Republican state budget plan.
Visit the OnWEAC Members Only site and click on "Cyberlobby" located in the column on the right side of the page. From there, click on 2007-09 State Budget Action to find the chart and other important budget news. http://www.weacm.org
ESP retirement bill calls for equity
A proposal to improve retirement benefits for education support professionals (ESP) has been introduced by State Senator Fred Risser (D-Madison). The bill calls for equal treatment of education support professionals under the Wisconsin Retirement System. http://www.weac.org/Capitol/2006-07/july07/esp.htm
Find out more about ESP
retirement eligibility and benefits
Wisconsin's public schools thrive when they retain great staff. An important part of retaining great staff is to offer them a retirement benefit that is an incentive to spend an entire career in public service.
Find out more about ESP retirement eligibility and benefits by visiting the OnWEAC Members Only site. Click on Cyberlobby, located at the top right of the page. Select 2007-09 State Budget Action for information about this and other related isses. http://www.weacm.org
Pre-register for WEAC Convention
Members are encouraged to pre-register for the WEAC Convention, which will be held October 25-26, 2007, at the Midwest Airlines Center and the Hilton Milwaukee City Center in Milwaukee. http://www.weac.org/AboutWEA/2007-08/convention07/main.cfm
Take time to Cyberlobby
Let your legislators know that you support the pro-public education Senate version of the state budget as opposed to the Assembly version. As the state budget versions are sent to Conference Committee, it is important that your state representatives in Madison know how important it is to safeguard investments in public education. http://www.weacm.org
Have fun in the sun
Summer fun comes with a discount as WEAC members can receive discounted passes to Wisconsin Dells water parks. Visit the OnWEAC Members Only site. http://www.weacm.org
Summer Academy nears
Participants in the WEAC Summer Academy 2007, July 29 - August 1 in Stevens Point, are invited to a night of entertainment as part of a WEA Trust-sponsored hoedown. Prepare to have a boot-slapping good time from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31.
For more information, visit OnWEAC and click on the Summer Academy link under Events on the top left. http://www.weac.org
State delegates converged in Philadelphia for the NEA RA. http://www.weac.org/shar ephotos.htm
Peggy S. Schofield of Kenosha is the winner of an autographed Matt Kenseth book, titled "Above and Beyond." Schofield's name was randomly selected from members who correctly answered a question relating to how the Ashwaubenon School District would fare under Republican-backed revenue cap limits. Read OnWEAC Direct next week for another member contest. http://www.weacm.org
Health plan members can access Trust-sponsored discount networks, which help members save money on services generally not covered by their health plan, such as massage therapy, acupuncture and fitness center services. http://www.weac.org/we atrustnews
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