Students and Faculty First – A Local Perspective

The key issues have been presented very clearly by our bargaining team, but it always helps to take a look at the issues from a local perspective. Issue 1: Students and Faculty First – This issue is really about the systematic over-reliance on non-full-time faculty, their unfair employment terms, and the effect this has on… Continue reading Students and Faculty First – A Local Perspective

Students and Faculty First – A Local Perspective

The key issues have been presented very clearly by our bargaining team, but it always helps to take a look at the issues from a local perspective. Issue 1: Students and Faculty First – This issue is really about the systematic over-reliance on non-full-time faculty, their unfair employment terms, and the effect this has on… Continue reading Students and Faculty First – A Local Perspective

Two visions for a system in crisis – A Message From the Bargaining Team

Which college system do you want? In early August, after college management refused to deal with any of the core issues raised by faculty, our bargaining team called for a strike vote in September. That vote has been scheduled for September 14, and will give faculty the opportunity to vote β€œYES” and send a clear… Continue reading Two visions for a system in crisis – A Message From the Bargaining Team

Employer Proposal Flawed, Unacceptable; Has Serious Negative Implications.

Dear Members: You may have received a communication from your employer indicating that a settlement proposal was brought by the Employer to the Bargaining Team. The Team followed our consultation process in sharing the proposal confidentially with the Presidents of all 24 Union Locals as well as the Bargaining Advisory Committee (BAC), which is comprised… Continue reading Employer Proposal Flawed, Unacceptable; Has Serious Negative Implications.

Employer Proposal Flawed, Unacceptable; Has Serious Negative Implications.

Dear Members: You may have received a communication from your employer indicating that a settlement proposal was brought by the Employer to the Bargaining Team. The Team followed our consultation process in sharing the proposal confidentially with the Presidents of all 24 Union Locals as well as the Bargaining Advisory Committee (BAC), which is comprised… Continue reading Employer Proposal Flawed, Unacceptable; Has Serious Negative Implications.