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Please complete this survey by Monday, November 14.

Union 38 Educators Association will sponsor 2-3 members to attend, please speak to an eBoard member by 11/10 if you are interested. Please note, this conference is for everyone.

EMAC Conference

The MTA Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee Conference offers participants the opportunity to engage in discussions about white privilege and racism, ethnic and racial identity, and economic and social justice. The conference uses workshops, presentations, and entertainment to inspire participants to work on ideas for action and to bring those ideas back to their locals, classrooms, and communities.

Learn about the work of the Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee

Please join us for MTA’s 2022 Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee Conference being held December 2-3, 2022, at The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Natick, Massachusetts.

EMAC is proud to bring you the 43rd annual conference as an in-person event for the first time in three years. This year’s conference program focuses on the theme, “From the roots up, shifting our culture with your union power, it starts with you.”

11/2/22 Member Update

This email was sent to all first year IAs on Friday, October 28. Please check with your building rep if you have any questions.

From Cara Chandler through ParentSquare:

COVID TESTING & KITS AVAILABLE

Have symptoms? Been exposed? PCR tests available.
Please see two options if you would like to order more COVID test kits. Testing information provided as well.

1. CMS.gov: For a step by step guide about how to get your over the counter free test kit, click HERE

2. Have symptoms? Been exposed? PCR tests available here:
Curative PCR testing sites are open to the public. Tests are free and no one
will be turned away for lack of insurance.
Bring your ID and insurance card, if you have one.
Walk-ins welcome or schedule online at https://book.curative.com

DEERFIELD: At the South County Senior Center, 67 N. Main St., Mon, Wed, Fri from 10 am – 1pm.
GREENFIELD: At Greenfield Community College: 1 College Drive, Mon., Wed., Fri from 1pm-4pm. .
SHELBURNE FALLS: At the Greenfield Cooperative Bank Community Room, 33 Bridge St. Tuesdays from 9am-1pm & Thursdays from 12pm-4pm.
Walgreens–sign up online

Where to find rapid tests to have on hand, at home:
MassHealth, Medicare, and many private insurances cover rapid antigen tests to have at home (up to 8 tests/4 boxes per month). Private insurance may allow online orders or reimburse the cost of the tests from a purchase receipt, or allow you to purchase for free at the pharmacy counter. Check with your insurance company or ask at the pharmacy about your coverage.

For MassHealth and Medicare, the pharmacy needs to create and fill a “prescription” so that the tests get covered. Bring test kits to the pharmacy
prior to purchase to bill MassHealth and Medicare directly at Big Y, CVS, RiteAid, Stop & Shop, Walmart, and Walgreens.

An up-to-date list of local places to get a COVID test or vaccine in Franklin County can be found at https://frcog.org/covid