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OVERSEAS SALARY FIGURES RELEASED
The review of data for SY 20-21 salaries in FEA’s Overseas bargaining unit has been completed. Here is the AVERAGE rate of increase (across all steps and pay lanes) for […] Read More
APRIL 8 2021 FEA PACIFIC UPDATE
Amy Sweeney – Area Director Robin Smith – UniServ/General Counsel Stephanie Trotter – Assistant UniServ We are in the home stretch! We have held our heads high and navigated our […] Read More
APRIL 7 2021 FEA EUROPE UPDATE
Terry’s Update 1. NEA RA Representatives 2. Poem in your Pocket Day 3. IRS Forms and Publications 4. NEA Foundation Award 5. FRS/Local Elections 6. Autism Awareness Month Link/Info 7. […] Read More
REPEAL GPO-WEP—WHAT YOU CAN DO
The“Social Security Fairness Act”(H.R. 82) would fully repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) that unfairly deny educators and other public servants of Social Security benefits […] Read More
TAX SEASON DELAYED AGAIN
While not quite as long as last year, Congress has delayed the filing of Federal income taxes until May 17, 2021. You will still need to check to see if […] Read More
NO MEDICAL BILLING SURPRISES WITHIN SIGHT
In the Pandemic Relief Bill passed last December, there were provisions to end the balance billing (the practice of charging consumers the difference between the provider charge and the insurer’s […] Read More
FEA ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE
Both the FEA Annual Meeting (held in late June) and the NEA Representative Assembly (July 1–3) will be held virtually. As soon as we have the details on how to […] Read More
PLEXIGLASS BARRIERS AND THE CORONA VIRUS
Plexiglass, polycarbonate and acrylic barriers are often in place in stores, restaurants, and classrooms to protect against the corona virus. Researchers from Washington University (St. Louis)found that they may provide […] Read More
NEA-RETIRED MEMBERS AUCTION WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
Last month, NEA held a virtual auction to raise money for the “Fund for Children and Public Education.” Our members donated hundreds of items and raised over $33,000. These funds […] Read More
MARCH 25, 2021 FEA PRESIDENT’S REPORT
TO: FEA Members Worldwide FROM: Brian Chance, FEA President RE: FEA President’s Report DATE: March 25, 2021 DODDS SALARY MEETING FEA and DoDEA representatives will meet April 14 with staff […] Read More