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Conflict brings out both the best and worst in us, and the current state budget battle is no exception. Most of us are already battle-weary from months of debate at the national level around the Affordable Care Act, debt ceiling and tax reform. However, the Republican budget currently in front of Gov. Malloy just spit on public school teachers.

I’ve always respected spirited debate, trusting it allows for our better angels to emerge and find solutions from both sides of the aisle. Constellating figures come forward from the cauldron of contention, framing the argument in ways that clarify the

The 2019 SVFT Teachers of the Year have been selected by staff in each of our schools.  They were honored at a banquet at the Baci Grill in Cromwell on May 16th. In June, one member will be selected as the district Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to all our honorees!

The winners are:

Abbott Tech              Robert Roche

Bristol TEC                 Mark Jurczyk

Bullard-Havens          Joseph Pensanti

Cheney Tech              Laura Blake

Ellis Tech                    Sarah Bacchiochi

Goodwin Tech            Gina Antonacci

Grasso Tech               Patrick Schwanfelder

Kaynor Tech             

The SVFT Officer team is

Paul Angelucci, President  (Plumbing DH, Bullard Havens)

Vice President

Bob Riccitelli, Executive Union Representative (Sustainable Architecture DH, Platt)

Emily Lozinak, Treasurer (Related DH, Kaynor)

Tamara Connors, Secretary (General Ed DH, Wolcott)

The SVFT office is managed by Lindsay Hochadel.

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The SVFT thanks Norwich Tech Carpentry Instructor, Mr. John Kelly, Graphics Technology Department Head, Mr. Robert Bullard, and all of the students responsible for programming, manufacturing, and painting the new SVFT building signs.

The SVFT's Contract Committee has begun its work in anticipation of the negotiation of a new contract. Our current contract is in effect until August 31, 2016.  The committee has been meeting often during the 2014-2015 school year to examine the current contract, solicit input from members, and develop proposals for the negotiations which will take place during the 2015-2016 school year.

There will be ample opportunity for members to share in the process.  The committee developed an online survey and has completed the analysis of the responses.  In addition, an e-mail address has been created

The SVFT thanks the Cheney Tech Welding and Metal Fabrication Department Head, Mr. Robert Cullen, Instructor, Ms. Kathleen McGirr, and all of the students responsible for fabricating a piece of art, otherwise known as a decorative front balcony and stair rail. A truly a beautiful accent piece added to the front of the SVFT union house. Vocational education - lending itself to creativity, imagination, and reaching the top of the Bloom's chart.

Dear Colleagues,

I am honored to announce that our SVFT member, Jim Cardin, has won AFT’s Every Day Hero Award. Thank you to everyone who supported Jim, and cast a vote to help him win this well-deserved award! Jim epitomizes the spirit of public service, camaraderie and compassion, and inspires us all to reclaim the promise in our chosen fields and in our communities.

Jim received the official news at a union meeting, held at Windham Tech on Monday, April 28th. Jim's wife, daughters, Windham Tech family, and SVFT officers were present to congratulate Jim on his award. Fittingly, this all

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"In unity there is strength. We can move mountains when we're united. Without unity, we are victims" - Bill Bailey

CLUW Members and Friends,

During the State of the Union, President Obama issued a compelling call for a nation that is more family friendly and fair. We know you agree and we were pretty happy to hear him endorse the principle that CLUW and our coalition partners have been working toward!

America needs the FAMILY Act to guarantee that people have paid leave when they need to care for new children, recover from serious illness, or care for

Recap of the joint hearing that took place before the holidays and SDE’s report:

http://www.ctmirror.org/story/2013/12/30/funding-cap-slows-ct-vo-tech-schools-growth