Black History Month began in 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson urged fraternity brothers at Omega Psi Phi to help promote a “Negro History Week.”

In February 2011, CEA entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Board of Education making certificated staff at Priority Schools (School Improvement Grant Schools) eligible for performance-based incentives (different from Gainsharing) of up to $2,500.

Tax time is coming. Some CEA members may be able to deduct a portion of their union dues on their income tax returns.

The Mar. 6 primary is quickly approaching. Early voting begins Tuesday, Jan. 31. The last day to register to vote in the primary election is Feb. 6.

Thirty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court protected unionized workers’ rights to due process during questioning by a supervisor. The case, NLRB v. J. Weingarten defined your Weingarten Rights.

You may be eligible to receive a continuing contract. You will find the form at www.ceaohio.org that you must fill out and submit by Mar. 2 if you meet the eligibility requirements.