New Leadership Profile: Joe Pritch
Local Name: Garfield Federation of Teachers
Position: President
Term Of Office: July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019
Job Title: Fifth Grade Teacher
What motivated you to get actively involved with your union? The desire to negotiate a fair and reasonable contract.
What are your goals for the local? A fair and reasonable contract
What do you see as your biggest challenges? Negotiating a fair and reasonable contract, and pleasing as many members as possible.
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