Daily Archives: September 28, 2017

NEA-NH President Testifies for Retirement Commission

“…educators hired after July 1, 2011 will never receive 100% of their expected pension.” Today, NEA New Hampshire President Megan Tuttle provided testimony for the New Hampshire Decennial Retirement Commission.  The text of her comments is provided below.   Mr. Chairman, Members of the Commission, My name is Megan Tuttle and I am the President of the National Education Association of New Hampshire. Prior to becoming NEA-NH President last March, I taught for 19 years in the Keene and Pembroke School Districts.  I want to thank you for the opportunity to speak before you here today. I wish to raise […]

NEA-NH Reaction to Supreme Court Decision to Hear Janus v. AFSME

Case would make the nation’s entire public sector “right-to-work”  CONCORD, September 28, 2017- Today the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would hear Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31. This case is a purely political scheme to further rig the economy against working people and the middle class by striking at the freedom of working people to come together in strong unions. Collective bargaining gives educators and students a voice in their schools and workplace. It not only helps assure fair wages and benefits, but also improves teaching and learning conditions. “That means everyone connected […]

Steps to Help Protect Your Identity Following a Data Breach

Equifax has announced that cybercriminals have exploited a vulnerability in their website, allowing them to gain access to certain files. The data breach appears to have taken place from mid-May through July 2017. The company discovered the unauthorized access on July 29 of this year. Cybercriminals stole names, Social Security numbers, birth dates and addresses. In some cases, driver’s license numbers and even credit card numbers were accessed. During the company’s investigation of this breach, it was also found that there was access to some personal information for some UK and Canadian residents. How do you know if you have been […]