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The WTU is the collective bargaining unit for educators in DC Public Schools. Educators in other LEAs (ie, public charter schools) located in the District of Columbia are not eligible for WTU membership.
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- 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?
- What are the eligibility requirements for the banks?
- Are the sick leave and the maternity/paternity leave banks separate?
- What is the process to become a member of either the sick leave bank and/ormaternity/paternity leave bank?
- If an employee is a new hire, when are they eligible to enroll in the leave banks?
- Is there a fee to be apart of the sick leave and/or the maternity/paternity banks?
- What is the process to use either the sick leave and/or the maternity/paternity leave banks?
- What types of leave are eligible for use of the leave banks?
- How many hours am I eligible to use in the sick leave and/or the maternity/paternity leavebank?
- Are there any additional requirements to use the leave banks?
- Can the sick leave and/or the maternity leave bank be used intermittently?
- Can an employee use both banks at the same time?
- What is the processing time for leave bank awards?
- How many times can the WTU benefits team update an employee’s leave bank award letter?
- Do I have to apply for the leave bank every year to be enrolled?
- Who should a member contact if they have questions regarding the leave banks?