As we closed the 2006 – 2007 school year the balance of days in the MTA Sick Bank fell below the 4,000 day mark.  In accordance with our contract provision, this new balance will require that all teachers contribute 1 day to the Sick Bank.  Since this is the first year that teachers have contributed to the bank since the 2000 – 2001 school year, many of our members will be contributing for the first time.  This contribution will result in your individual sick day balance being increased by 13 days rather than the customary 14 days.

Consult your contract to become more familiar with this contract provision that was gained in bargaining in June 1977 (the year that the MTA membership had authorized a strike).

More details regarding the Sick Bank will be disseminated at the September Rep Council meeting.