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Red River United Staff and Professional Representatives

By joining Red River United you become a part of a vibrant professional community. We are YOUR local and vocal advocate in the classroom and community. Red River United is about voice, dignity, and respect for ALL school employees in Caddo, Bossier, and Red River Parishes. We are proud to be the largest professional organization in Louisiana.

Member Focused & Member Led

At Red River United, we believe that every educator should be a member of a professional organization. Our mission is the empowerment of teachers and support personnel by establishing a strong collective voice and achieving high professional standards that reflect the value of public education. We promote the welfare of all children through better educational programs in safe schools that have standards of learning and conduct.

Reclaim the Promise of Public Education

We are at a critical moment when we must reclaim the promise of public education—not as it is today or as it was in the past, but as it can be—to fulfill our collective obligation to help all children succeed. Americans across the country are waking up to the fact that decades of top-down edicts, mass school closures, privatization, high-stakes student testing with sanctions instead of support for teachers, and other “market-oriented” education experiments haven’t moved the needle—at least not in the right direction.

Member Voice & Activism

Red River United believes strongly in taking classroom concerns and advocating based on the best interests of our members. Whether the subject is duty free lunch, planning time, maternity leave, or professional rights and respect, Red River United is there! The key to our success is proactively taking on issues, focusing on solutions, and ensuring that members' voices are heard.

The Unique You & RRU

At Red River United we respect the unique jobs of all who labor within the school system. Our PSRPs (Paraprofessional and Support Related Personnel) Committee and numerous President's Committees (Nurses, Coaches, Counseling & Mental Health, Art& Music, Security & School Safety, etc.) recognize that all voices and needs deserve to be heard.

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Red River United has top-notch Professional Learning for all employees. Whether you are looking for support as a new teacher, private Praxis tutoring, or ongoing classes to enhance your profession, RRU has you covered.

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Benefits & Discounts

Red River United is the largest local in Louisiana, as such we have been able to negotiate additional benefits for our members. Additionally, AFT provides a wide array of UnionPlus discounts.

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Services & Support

Red River United is your local, vocal organization. Call if you have questions or concerns. Our experts will assist you with rebuttals, grievances, representation, and other professional issues.

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Red River United In Action

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  • An end to high stakes testing

    An end to high stakes testing

    Teachers, parents, and students agree that high stakes testing has stripped the JOY out of teaching and learning. CLICK HERE to watch our video.

    An end to high stakes testing

  • Learning is more than a test score

    Learning is more than a test score

    Red River United members stand up and speak out, "Learning is more than a test score & I am more than my evaluation." CLICK HERE to watch our video.

    Learning is more than a test score

  • Committed to reclaiming the promise of public education

    Committed to reclaiming the promise of public education

    Red River United joined members from across the state for the 'Enough is Enough' rally in Baton Rouge. CLICK HERE to watch our video.

    Committed to reclaiming the promise of public education

Red River United News

The Second Special Session

This week we conclude the second week in the ongoing Special Legislative Session, bringing us to nearly the half way point. Here are some of the most exciting updates, as well as what to watch in the remaining weeks.

Do you feel safe at your school or worksite?

Use this link to report any safety concerns or issues you may have.

Caddo Update

Caddo announced students in grades 6-8 will have the option of returning to schools Monday-Thursday with a virtual Friday or attend school 100% virtually beginning Monday, October 5th. Virtual Fridays...

What is Red River United?

What is Red River United and what can we do for you? Watch this video to find out more. Text JOIN RRU to 31996

Still Working

During this time of school closure, Red River United is here for you. We are working to ensure you are treated fairly and that your voice is still heard even...

RRU president outlines Bossier school pay raise benefits

Follow this link for KTBS 3’s story on the Bossier Parish school tax election: https://www.ktbs.com/news/bossier-parish-property-taxes-to-jump-about-percent-if-voters/article_ce755592-615f-11e9-a1dd-2baf23e5165f.html Red River United President Jackie Lansdale is sharing details about how proposed Bossier Parish school...

RRU president stands behind Bossier school pay raises

Red River United President Jackie Lansdale is making the case for new Bossier Parish millages to pay for teacher and school support employee raises. On Wednesday, Lansdale talked to KEEL...

Calling Bossier teachers: help get out the early vote!

Bossier voters have a chance to help Bossier Parish public schools get an “A” grade! Locally funded school empoyee raises — $7,200 for teachers and $3,000 for support workers —...

Just the facts: Caddo Parish 2019 millage vote

Caddo Parish voters have a chance to ensure the safety and comfort of students and employees for years to come! Get the facts about the 2019 millage election in this...

Upcoming RRU Election Information

It’s time to choose your Red River United leaders! In accordance with the Red River United Constitution, the RRU Election/Nomination Committee met and established the following rules: NOMINATIONS Nominations are...

Bossier City firefighters support school employee raises

Bossier City firefighters are standing with Bossier Parish teachers and school support employees on new taxes to support school employee raises. The Bossier City Fire Fighters Association has voted to...

Don’t be left out — register to vote!

On May 4, you have a chance to help public education — so register to vote NOW if you aren’t already registered. Voters in Bossier and Caddo parishes have a...

BESE approves school employee pay raise plan

Proposed teacher and support staff pay raises are headed to the Legislature. This morning, BESE members unanimously approved the proposal — $1,000 for teachers and $500 for support employees –...

Red River United Membership Meeting- 3/13/2019

Who: Red River United members What: membership meeting Where: Red River United- 1726 Line Ave. When: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 5:00 PM Why: elections, bonds, and pay raises Agenda...

Understanding the Bossier Parish School Millage

Red River United has been visiting Bossier Parish Schools to present facts relating to the upcoming millage proposal.

Red River United’s 2019 New Year’s Resolutions

CADDO The Red River United resolves to continue to advocate through the district and the court system to ensure NO EDUCATOR is penalized by the VALUE-ADDED MODEL. The Red River...

TAP Payouts and Incentive Issues

We have been informed that TAP payouts for transformation schools will be paid on December 19, 2018.  There is no set date for any of the other incentives monies except...

Membership Meeting

Full Membership Meeting Monday, October 29, 2018 5:00-6:00 PM Red River United Office 1726 Line Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101 318.424.4579

Early Voting

Early Voting: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 – Tuesday, October 30, 2018 8:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m. Election Day – Tuesday, November 6, 2018 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.   EARLY VOTING...

Caddo Parish Job Fair for Transfer and Surplus Employees

Caddo Parish will host its 1st annual Transfer and Surplus Job Fair for employees of the parish.  The event will take place at the Professional Development Auditorium on Thursday, June...

RESCHEDULED

RRU’s General Membership Meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 5:00 PM due to the threat of inclement weather on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

General Membership Meeting- Tuesday, 02/27/2018

Red River United will host a general membership meeting Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 5:00 PM at the Red River United office.  We welcome all members of Red River United...

Red River United Winter Newsletter

  CADDO RECOGNIZES NEWLY TENURED TEACHERS RRU and the CAE, in conjunction with the CPSB, sponsored a reception for the newly tenured teachers.   38 teachers (majority RRU members) in Caddo...

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Full Membership Meeting and Convention Delegates

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The RRU Executive Board calls the Fall Membership Meeting for Thursday, September 28th, 5-6pm at the RRU office, 1726 Line Ave. As a part of the agenda, we will...

Technology Training- Google Classroom Basics and Google Drive and Apps

We are offering two mini-sessions of technology training.  You can attend one or both- it’s entirely up to you!  Simply email jthomas@redriverunited.org to reserve your seat. Both sessions will be...

TAP Training for Caddo Teachers

On Thursday, August 3rd from 2:00-5:00 PM, Red River United will host a TAP Training for all Caddo teachers at our office on Line Avenue. Dr. Bridgette Brown, Caddo Parish’s...

RRU Professional Learning Opportunities

July 25- Culturally Responsive Teaching  9:00 AM- 1:45 PM July 28- Worksite Team Leader Training 10:00 AM-12:00 PM OR 1:00 PM-3:00 PM August 1- Worksite Team Leader Training 10:00 AM-12:00 PM...

A Letter to Teachers from Our LFT President

Dear Teachers, I want to send a heartfelt thank you for the hard work you do every day. Rain or shine, you all show up in more ways than one....

Midway Elementary Walk In

Red River United and Caddo Parish Schools walked in today with Midway Elementary Professional Development School to celebrate the school’s growth and the promise of public education. Thank you to...

To All Affiliated and Unaffiliated Local Unions Officers and Delegates: ***REMINDER*** There are only (3) days left to vote early for the April 29, 2017 Millage Renewals and Rededication Special...

Red River United In the News with a Pay Raise Update

5% pay raise across the board for all Caddo employees.  No insurance price increases. no reduction in force, and both active and retired employee organizations are in agreement. However, while...

Red River United- Pay Raise Pep Rally

Caddo Parish teachers and staff met before Tuesday’s board meeting to rally for a raise.  We are Caddo’s gold!

UPDATE ON EMPLOYEE PAY RAISE!

Media Advisory for Caddo Parish Pay raise April 7, 2017 For more information contact Jackie Lansdale at jlansdale@redriverunited.org (318) 518-4581 Representatives of Caddo Retired Teacher’s Association, Caddo -Bossier Retired Teacher’s...

General Membership Meeting

Red River United will be hosting a general membership meeting on Thursday, March 23rd at 4:30 at our office on Line Ave.

Let’s REMEMBER How THEY Voted When THEY Ask for OUR Vote!

With the 2017 special session coming to an end by midnight this Wednesday, February 22, the Louisiana legislature is racing to determine how much of the Budget Stabilization Fund (Rainy...

An Ode to Public Education

Thank you to the teachers and school employees of Bossier, Caddo, and Red River Parishes for contributing to our ode to public education! “An Ode to Public Education”  By Red...

Upcoming TRSL and Social Security Workshops

TRSL & Social Security This workshop is open to all members and covers the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) associated with Social Security benefits. A...

We are ALL IN!

Yes, we do!  Red River United stands up for our schools, students, teachers and staff, and community. Below are two resolutions created and presented by Red River United, and ultimately...

Let’s REMEMBER How THEY Voted When They Ask for OUR Vote!

The Senate voted to confirm Betsy DeVos as education secretary. For the first time in Senate history, Vice President Mike Pence voted to break the tie in a confirmation vote....

Our Budget is Broken- Tell Lawmakers to Use the State’s Rainy Day Fund!

A smart budget choice: Tell lawmakers to use the state’s Rainy Day Fund! Our state is facing a mid-year budget crisis. Revenues are $304 million short of what is needed...

Valentine’s Day Crafts and Games

Red River United is hosting a Valentine’s Day Crafts and Games Saturday at our office on Line Ave.   The event will take place on Saturday, February 11th from 10:00-11:30...

The Caddo Christmas Carol

As a pay raise continues to be our top priority, we presented at last night’s board meeting what Caddo’s future could look like with a boost in pay for all...

Stress Management in the Classroom Through Essential Oils, Yoga, and Mindfulness

Are you stressed out with all of the demands of the classroom?  If you answered yes, then you won’t want to miss this!  Join us Thursday, November 18th from 4:30-6:00...

Vote!

The Louisiana Federation of Teachers urges its members to consider these candidates and issues to be decided on November 8. Candidates and issues supported by the Louisiana Federation of Teachers...

Walk-In for Public Education

Red River United, Keithville Elementary/Middle, South Highlands Elementary Magnet, and Fair Park College Prep participated in The Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools’ Walk-In for Public Education. We had a blast...

General Membership Meeting

General Membership Meeting Tuesday, October 25th 4:30-5:30 Red River United Office 1726 Line Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101 Phone: 318-424-4579 Email: redriverunited@redriverunited.org

Upcoming Professional Learning- Saturday, October 8th

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Saturday, October 8th Teachers– 9:00-11:00 am Join us as we discuss how to implement and manage progress monitoring and response to intervention (RTI) in your classroom.  Esther Otu,...

Let’s Talk Money Part 2

In the last newsletter, we wrote about the need for salary increases in both Bossier and Caddo, two districts at the bottom of the salary rank. In case if you...

Press Release: Walk-In for Public Education

Press Release For Immediate Release Contact:  Jackie Lansdale, President of Red River United                 318-424-4579 We are not walking out, but walking in!...

If stagnant salaries and more and more job requirements are not enough, the Caddo Board is poised to add insult to injury  by increasing employee insurance cost by 5%! This...

SLT and Effective Communication Professional Learning

Do you have questions regarding your SLTs?  Please join us Saturday, September 24th from 9:00-11:00 AM when  we will have presenters who are up to date on everything you need...

Back to School Newsletter

Money Talks One of the first things educators and those in the education family ask – where is the pay raise? From a standpoint of supply and demand, the answer...

Sign Up: Classroom Management/Establishing Routines Professional Learning

Click here to sign up for Classroom Management/Establishing Routines Saturday, August 20th from 9:00-11:00 AM at Red River United 1726 Line Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101 318-424-4579

Calendar for Monthly In-Services for PSRP

Calendar of Monthly In-Services 12:00 P.M.- 1:00 P.M.  October 8- Bus Drivers: Managing a Safe and Orderly School Bus for Our Kids November 12- Secretaries/Bookkeepers: Customer Service December 17- Security:...

Mandatory After-School Meetings

Caddo Policy: GCJ Professional Staff Time Schedule Faculty Meetings    Recognizing the importance of faculty/staff collaboration, it shall be the policy of the Caddo Parish School Board that school site...

Know Your Rights: IEPs

IEPs can be a powerful tool, but with great power comes great responsibility. If for any reason you can’t fulfill the specifications outlined in an IEP and/or are prevented from...

Speaking Truth To Power Competition

Sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers, Tribeca Film Institute and the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights and based on Kerry Kennedy’s book, “Speak Truth To...

TAKE ACTION: I am Committed Form

Louisiana’s upcoming elections are our chance to elect a governor and legislators in Baton Rouge who will fight for working people, not corporate CEOs. It’s going to take all of us...

The Power of Collective Voice

By Randi Weingarten        Teaching is our heart. Our students are our soul. And the union is our spine. I heard that sentiment over and over again this past week...

Lawsuit in Caddo Parish resolves Constitutional Violation

Lawsuit in Caddo Parish resolves Constitutional Violation By Brian Landry, RRU attorney Members need to be aware, that the RED RIVER UNITED is committed to the protection of their Constitutional...

Change is Coming

  Dear Red River United member, We hope you are enjoying your well-deserved summer break. By now you have likely received a letter, phone call, and perhaps a friendly visit...

TWO LAWSUITS FILED IN BOSSIER DISTRICT COURT

  Red River United Files in Two Lawsuits in Bossier District Court. Red River United prefers to resolve problems at the local level. Therefore, these lawsuits were filed after numerous...

Have you seen the “RRU Chat Back Time” on FaceBook?

“What do you think about creating a policy that limited faculty meetings to once per month? Or, a policy specifying the maximum length for faculty meetings.”   “What do you...

The Constitutions

Because Red River United is a merged local union there are three documents that govern our operation. These documents preserve the unique nature of representing three different jurisdictions and memberships....

Members Only- New and Improved Dental and Vision Programs

Members only – New & Improved Dental and Vision programs   Union Plus now offers NEW Dental and Vision discount programs with even better savings and larger provider networks.  Save...

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