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PFT President Jerry Jordan on Final Budget Address of Wolf Administration

February 8, 2022

In response to today's budget address, the final one of Governor Wolf's administration, Jerry Jordan issued the following statement:

PHILADELPHIA—"One of the most fundamental tenets of Governor Wolf's administration has been his steadfast commitment to increased education funding. In today's budget address, the final one under his leadership, Governor Wolf held fast to that commitment and released a proposal that is a strong start in what is sure to be several months of negotiations.

"With a revenue surplus of more than $2 Billion and growing, and an additional $2.2 Billion in

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TAKE ACTION: Full Fair Funding Budget for Our Schools!

UPDATE JUNE 16, 2022:

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Read Jerry Jordan's full statement on what's unfolding in the state legislature here.

Read Jerry Jordan's recent legislative memo here.

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UPDATE JUNE 9, 2022:

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Instead of working to implement common-sense gun reform and to fully fund public education (with the more than $13 BILLION in extra funding in the state's coffers), here's what the Pennsylvania legislature is working on:

  • Anti-trans legislation [Read and share the twitter thread here.]
  • Anti-worker legislation [Read Philadelphia AFL's statement here
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PFT President Jerry Jordan on Full Funding Budget Proposal

January 31, 2022 In response to newly released budget proposal, Jerry Jordan issued the following statement: PHILADELPHIA—"I am very encouraged by the robust budget proposal put forth by Senate and House Democratic leaders this morning. This package of historic investments in public education is what we need, when we need it. It is past time for the Commonwealth to fully and fairly fund public education and to address the deep seated inequities that for too long have left Philadelphia's schoolchildren, a majority of whom are Black and brown and experiencing poverty, shortchanged. "With billions of dollars in a rainy day fund, the Commonwealth has the money to pay for the programs and services our young people need. And let's be clear: there is always money for what we, as a society, prioritize. "The budget proposal itself will not remedy decades of disinvestment. But it will put us on the right path forward. It proposes real money to invest in real, long standing issues. Further, the proposal allows for serious investments to address issues exacerbated by the pandemic.  MORE

ACTION ALERT: Safety Plan Improvements

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CLICK HERE: CONTACT SUPERINTENDENT HITE, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, and COUNCIL TO LET THEM KNOW OUR SAFETY PLAN IS IMPROVING BUT WE NEED MORE.

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PFT President Jerry Jordan on New PDPH Guidance

January 19, 2022

PHILADELPHIA—"While we continue sound the alarm about the untenable conditions in our buildings, Philadelphia's officials continue to recommend policies misaligned with the reality of the in-school experiences. 

"Since the start of the pandemic, and certainly now, this union has worked to ensure that students and staff are able to learn and work in-person. We know that the true magic of teaching and learning takes place face-to-face, and virtual learning simply cannot replicate that joy or effectiveness. We also know that every child and staff member deserves to be safe in their

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PFTHW is Coordinating Distribution of Free COVID-19 Kits

Streamlined Reimbursement Process

To submit for reimbursement (NEW 1/24/22): Fill out this form and mail to the address provided.

You must attach the following:

  • A photo of the purchased COVID-19 test kit box with the barcode visible
  • Receipt of purchase that displays the date and the purchased item highlighted/circled

Pharmacies will begin processing claims after the 16th. Members who chose to pay out of pocket before pharmacies’ systems are set up will be eligible for reimbursement.

Questions? Read the FAQs right here.

Click the image to download the form:

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