Portland Association of Teachers

Portland teachers are relieved to have a contract after working without one for over 19 months.

PAT President Rebecca Levison & PAT Vice President Gwen Sullivan

For the 2009 year, members should look at their final pay stub in 2009 to find their annual union dues paid.

Members may be able to deduct their union dues for 2009 income taxes. This includes NEA, OEA and Local dues. The deduction still has to run the gauntlet of the limitations on miscellaneous itemized deductions (deductible when “Miscellaneous” limited deductions exceed 2% of adjusted gross income). You can only claim union dues as a deduction if you use the Long Form 1040. On the Schedule A (Form 1040) - Itemized Deductions, the union dues are reported on line 21. Read more for Tax Chart.

PAT's Community and Human Relations Committee is sponsoring grants for Read Across America to celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday on March 2nd. These grants are available to PAT members to sponsor activities at their schools. Grants will be awarded to individual teachers at $50 or up to $200 per school for four or more members to plan activities for this special event.

Read Across America Application Form

Directions for the Application Form

The NEA Foundation accepts grant applications throughout the year. Student Achievement and Learning Leadership Grants range from $2,000-$5,000. Books Across America Library Books Awards serve public libraries in economically disadvantaged schools for up to $1,000.

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