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PFT Members Ratify One-Year Contract Extension
At a ratification meeting on March 6, PFT Members voted overwhelmingly to approve a Tentative Agreement to a one-year contract extension.
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PFT PRESIDENT JERRY T. JORDAN ON ONGOING SCOURGE OF GUN VIOLENCE
This week, we have seen so much senseless violence, and the impact it has on our young people and our entire city is immeasurable. Just this week, we have seen three fatal shootings on or near Septa busses, including the Monday shooting death of high-school student 17-year-old Dayemen Taylor who…
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PHILADELPHIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT TO ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
PHILADELPHIA--The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and School District of Philadelphia are thrilled to jointly announce the settlement of a Tentative Agreement (TA) to a one-year contract extension to the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
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PFT PRESIDENT JERRY JORDAN JOINS SENATOR VINCENT HUGHES FOR PRESS CONFERENCE ON TEACHER RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
This morning, at Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, PFT President Jerry Jordan joined Senator Vincent Hughes and a coalition of labor leaders, elected officials, high school and college students, teachers and staff to sound the alarm on the teacher shortage.
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PFT PRESIDENT JERRY JORDAN ON GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO'S BUDGET ADDRESS
PHILADELPHIA--"I applaud Governor Josh Shapiro for his focus on rectifying Pennsylvania's unconstitutional system of funding public education. For years, we have fought tirelessly to ensure that students and staff have the resources they need and deserve to thrive. While we have seen increases…
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Inquirer Exclusive: Here’s what leaders say about Jerry Jordan, who’s retiring as PFT president : ‘He’s the kind of guy you want to be the one taking care of you forever’
The Inquirer's Kristen Graham continued her coverage of PFT President Jerry Jordan's retirement with interviews of members, staff, elected officials, and labor leaders.
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Exclusive Inquirer Report: Jerry Jordan, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president, is retiring after 37 years with the union
In an exclusive interview with The Inquirer's Kristen Graham, PFT President Jerry Jordan discussed his tenure with the union and his upcoming retirement. The Inquirer's coverage included an in-depth article as well as the reactions of those who have known and worked with Jerry for years,…
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BREAKING: PFT PRESIDENT JERRY JORDAN ANNOUNCES JUNE 30TH RETIREMENT
PFT PRESIDENT JERRY JORDAN ANNOUNCES JUNE 30TH RETIREMENT, WILL COMPLETE TERM
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PFT PRESIDENT JERRY JORDAN ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BASIC EDUCATION FUNDING COMMISSION
Following the release of the Basic Education Funding Commission report, PFT President Jerry T. Jordan issued the following statement:
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