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Uniting Georgia’s 200,000 Educators

Our goal is to unite all Georgia educators into “one” state organization, which will truly advocate for better benefits for all Georgia educators. What would happen if all 200,000 Georgia educators united into “one” voice for better salaries, increased retirement benefits and a conclusion to the state salary step structure that discriminates against veteran teachers? What if this organization actually communicated with it is members and called them into action on important issues facing Georgia educators?

We don’t have a “luxury” office suite, nor are any of us running for any elected office. The Georgia Teachers Organization is staffed by an all volunteer group (members) of Georgia educators working for better working conditions for all Georgia educators. One of the goals of GTO is to inform all educators in the state of important issues facing the profession and to solicit “action” by educators as the need arises. The organization will develop, maintain and use an e-mail communication network to inform all Georgia educators of pertinent issues. Support our profession by “joining” our efforts. Our membership dues are just $25 annually, which maintains our efforts. “Join” immediately to assist support your future as a Georgia educator.

We support the immediate passage of the legislation which will enhance teacher benefits and morale. We support full retirement for Georgia educators after 25 years of faithful service with no early retirement penalty. Each state bordering Georgia has this retirement benefit for their teachers. Why is Georgia the just state with no this retirement benefit?

We firmly believe having a quality teaching staff in the classroom can assist solve Georgia’s educational difficulties. The staff must be highly motivated, have excellent morale, and be well compensated. Joining our organization, for an annual commitment of just $25.00 supports:

• Passage of a 25-year, no penalty, retirement bill. Alabama educators can retire with 25 years of service and seek the greatest jobs in Georgia at the highest wages (they have 25 years of service) and retire in 10 years (35 years of service) with a second pension. Georgia educators ought to not be penalized!
• The finish of salary step caps at 20 years of service. Georgia penalizes it is master teachers by ending salary step increases at 20 years of service.
• Increased salaries for educators with masters, specialist and doctorate degrees.
• Increasing the retirement benefit to 3% for every year of service therefore 25-years of service x 3%= 75% of salary at retirement, instead of the current 60%. The're Georgia state employees currently receiving 90% of their salary during their retirement. Ought to Georgia educators be afforded no different percentage?

JOIN IMMEDIATELY- For your membership fee....

• You'll be added to the action list notifying you of when and who to get in touch with regarding important teacher issues. The're 160,000 potential members in Georgia. Let's use our power to boost our declining work conditions.
• You'll be given e-mail notification when important legislation is pending.
• You'll be given the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of who to get in touch with to assist pass vital legislation.
• You'll gain the ability to attend local, regional and state meetings to hear first-hand what other teachers say and do about improving our working conditions.

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