In this article we discuss the issue of eligibility for OAs and note some issues of particular concern to OAs. Supervisors will not be automatically excluded from the bargaining union, contrary to rumors that have been floating around campus. Click on the article title for more details.

January 19, 2010

Dear Fellow Early Childhood Workers,

As we start a New Year let us not forget the past. We formed this Union so that our voices would be heard and that business would be done in an open and transparent manner. That everyone was treated fairly and granted the same rights.

As we celebrate our Second Anniversary of many brave and courageous people who voted YES for the formation of Northcoast Early Childhood Workers we are still working on a fair contract. Progress is very slow and your members of the Negotiations team have worked many hours to try to reach agreement with NCS management on many issues.

I like this quote from President Barack Obama, “Don’t think for a minute that power concedes without a fight. We’re not afraid of a fight when all of us work together; we have what it takes to win.”

 We have new buttons that state “Contract Now”. I would encourage all members to wear these buttons to let everyone know we need to complete this contract soon.

STAND UP, SPEAK UP AND BE HEARD

In  Unity,

Jennifer Turley

President of Local 6397

Northcoast Early Childhood Workers

Looking for help with website.  We need a few helpful people to add articles and content to the Local 743 Website.  Speak to Shannan if interested.

Staff Members to Present at NYSCATE

Welcome to a new year and decade.

As the District takes on more debt by moving forward with the $2 million loan and makes plans to cut $1.5 million from the budget this spring, it is important to keep in mind the conditions at Galt High SChool.  Last Wednesday a ceiling tile feel to the floor in the 100s wing due to a serious water leak.  The tile almost hit a teacher and student.  While maintenance workers did a good and efficient job of fixing the tile, there is much work and investment to do to keep GHS safe.  Here are images from GHS.  Please also see more photos in the photo album link.

Issue over Open Meetings Law resolved

Local Teachers once again brave the cold to help out the local food pantry!

What is a “Weingarten” and Why Do I Care?