PFT President Jerry Jordan on the Ongoing Scourge of Violence in Philadelphia

November 23, 2021

On the ongoing crisis of violence, PFT President Jerry Jordan issued the following statement:

PHILADELPHIA—"The level of loss, heartbreak, and of lives stolen and cut short due to the ongoing scourge of violence in Philadelphia is simply horrific. A multi-pronged approach to this emergency is desperately needed, and we need additional supports in our schools to provide needed resources for our young people.

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PFT President Jerry Jordan on the House Passage of Build Back Better

November 19, 2021

PHILADELPHIA—"The Build Back Better act is a really big deal for Philadelphians, for Pennsylvanians, and for the entire nation. Quite frankly, it is a transformative bill that should serve as a very clear indicator that President Biden's agenda is strong, forward thinking, and driven by a deep commitment to bettering the lives of millions of people. 

"It is hard to overstate the impact this bill will have on Pennsylvanians. In many ways, it is a culmination of years of advocacy efforts. We have, year after year, fought tirelessly for the programs and services that BBB delivers. And yet, we should also see this as a new beginning-- an opportunity and obligation to do better, to do more, and to press forward. 

"I thank the members of the Philadelphia delegation who voted in favor of the bill. Despite Kevin McCarthy's most unhinged efforts to stymie free Pre-K and the entire bill, the will of the people prevailed today. I urge the Senate to immediately consider BBB and swiftly move it to the President's desk. The time is now.

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PFT Testimony at Council Hearing on Facilities, Presentation of Letters Concerning Crisis

November 5, 2021

PHILADELPHIA—Today, PFT President Jerry Jordan and PFT Health & Welfare's Director of Environmental Science Jerry Roseman delivered testimony before City Council's License and Inspection Committee. They spoke in favor of Councilmember Derek Green's Bill 210865, which would create a series of oversight mechanisms geared towards addressing the School District's ongoing mismanagement of the facilities crisis.

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PFT President Jerry Jordan Urges House Vote on Build Back Better, Infrastructure Bills

November 3, 2021

PHILADELPHIA—"The President's agenda has been clear since day one: historic, transformative investments in programs and services that make a difference in people's lives. The framework for President Biden's Build Back Better plan, paired with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, is a down payment on that plan.

"The time to vote on the Build Back Better plan is now.

"In Pennsylvania, passage of the BBB plan means real, tangible investments in programs for children and families that we have been fighting for for years: 

*Childcare for over 730,000 children up to age five 
*Free, quality preschool for an additional 204,000 children
*Extension and expansion of Child Tax Credit for hundreds of thousands of children

"The program does not stop there. It is a massive expansion of affordable healthcare, an investment in affordable housing, and a potentially transformative investment in tackling the urgent issue of climate change. Further, we urge the House to add back in the much needed paid leave provisions.

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PSLF Overhaul: What it means for you!

Does this settlement apply to you?
If you have worked in public service for 10 years or more and made 10 years of payments on your student loans, you are likely eligible to have your debt discharged under PSLF. Even if you were denied PSLF in the past OR your loan servicer said you do not qualify, under this settlement, your application will be reconsidered.

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PFT Contract & Salary Schedule

Every PFT member receives a copy of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. You can download a copy using the link below. Or, you can scroll down this page and read the contract online.

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