Pre-paid legal services are available to current members of the Washington Teachers’ Union. A description of the services our partners provide are available here.
- Who does the WTU represent? Do you represent educators in public charter schools?
- How can I become an WTU member?
- How do I enroll as a retired member or renew an existing retired membership?
- How can I obtain/renew my teaching license?
- How do I change my address in WTU’s records?
- Where can I find out about WTU’s member benefits program?
- Where can I learn about my rights as a teacher?
- What do my dues pay for? What don’t my dues pay for?
- Where can I find out about WTU’s member benefits program?
- How does the WTU decide who to endorse in political elections? How can I make sure none of my dues money goes to candidates I don’t support?
- Does WTU offer any leadership or professional development opportunities?
- How do I file a grievance?
- Why is it necessary for the WTU to endorse candidates? How does the WTU screen candidates for endorsement?
- How do I know if I’m eligible for the Pre-Paid Legal Program?
- Where can I find information on open positions in DC Schools?
- How do I access the password-protected WTU Members-Only Website?
- Where can I find the Administrative Premium Pay Authorization form?
- Where can I find nominations and election notices?
- What if my years of service aren’t correct? Who should I contact?
- How can I receive this year’s W-2 form online?
- How can I receive dental and optical benefits?
- How do I access PeopleSoft?
- How do I access my k12.dc.gov email?
- I want to submit a leave of absence (LOA) request. How do I complete this action?
- How do I update a payroll deduction on PeopleSoft?
- Are teachers required to submit lesson plans and long-range unit plans under the CBA between WTU and DCPS?
- When will my paycheck reflect the WTU membership dues adjustment?
- When should I submit records for pay for coverage, lost of planning or loss of lunch?
- In the previous “Brew-to-Go” you mentioned using the WTU sick leave or maternity/paternity leave banks, how do I enroll in these banks?
- Is there a waiting period to use either of the leave banks?
- How do I opt out of one or both leave banks I have been enrolled in?
- Can I enroll in the leave bank during the year if I am a returning WTU member, missed the enrollment window, but need to be on an approved leave of absence or ADA leave in the middle of the year?
- Is there a fee to enroll in the WTU sick leave or maternity/paternity leave banks?
- How do I enroll in the WTU leave banks?
- Who can assist me with questions regarding use of either of the leave banks?
- Does Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) have to be continuous leave only?
- How long can I be out of work on DC FMLA or Federal FMLA?
- I understand that DC FMLA and Federal FMLA are unpaid job-protected leave categories, how am I paid while out on leave of absence?
- Does DC FMLA and Federal FMLA run separately or concurrently?
- How many sick leave days/hours are WTU Members entitled to per school year?
- What type of leave are WTU EG 09 positions eligible for?
- How many sick leave hours can I use as personal (general) leave?
- Can used sick leave hours carry over to the following school year?
- Can an employee cash out Sick Leave upon leaving DCPS?
- How can I receive this year’s W-2 form online?
- Does the WTU offers any legal assistance to its members?
- What are some of the services that are included?
- How do contact Offices of Robert A. Ades & Associates, P.C?
- Since this is an election year, when will the candidate forum occur?
- When will the Ward 7 candidate forum take place?
- When will the WTU Shared Vision Conference take place?
- How do I voice my concerns regarding special education?
- How can we support our endorsed candidates?
- Will I have the opportunity to meet our endorsed candidates in person?
- Will the WTU give me other opportunities to meet with the endorsed candidates?
- How can I support the contract action campaign this week?
- Does the WTU offer professional development courses over the summer?
- How can I become a WTU instructor for fall, spring, or summer courses?
- How can I support WTU’s endorsed candidates?
- How can an international teacher learn more about VISA requirements?
- Is the WTU involved in DC’s Gay Pride festivities?
- How do I join the WTU's Retirees?
- Who is WTU's Liaison for the DC Retirement Board?
- How can I get in touch with the DC Retirement Board?
- How did WTU's Contract Bargaining Team session go on Tuesday, August 20th?
- If I need support with my IMPACT grievance, what is the deadline to reach out to my WTU Field Representative?
- What is the deadline to enroll in WTU’s Sick Leave, Maternity/Paternity Leave banks?
- Where can I find information in past issues of WTU's Brew To-Go?
- How do I join the WTU Retirees Association?
- Who is the WTU's liaison for DC Retirement Board?
- When am I to receive dental and vision benefits?