AFT 1493 Updates

What’s new and of interest to AFT Local 1493 members

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: PART-TIME HEALTHCARE MOU; DISTRICT MAY DECLARE IMPASSE

Posted September 5, 2023

At our most recent negotiations on August 30, AFT and the District came to agreement on a one-year Memorandum of Understanding significantly increasing the healthcare reimbursement for part-timers, and expanding the pool of part-timers eligible for reimbursement. See further details in the full negotiations report here. This agreement is a major victory for our union […]

ACTION UPDATE: WHY DOES THE DISTRICT WANT TO MICROMANAGE COUNSELORS?

Posted August 29, 2023

Each of our weekly messages include a quick survey on your thoughts about the current District and AFT proposals on an issue by issue basis (see Negotiation FAQs). After reading this Action Update, let us know your thoughts regarding the District’s stance on counselors’ rights and any feedback you have on our union’s proposal.   […]

ACTION UPDATE: SMCCCD LAB RATES ARE SHAMEFULLY LOW

Posted August 22, 2023

Each of our weekly messages include a quick survey on your thoughts about the current District and AFT proposals on an issue by issue basis (see Negotiation FAQs). After reading this Action Update, let us know your thoughts regarding the District’s stance on Lab Rates and any feedback you have on our union’s proposal. FACT: […]

ACTION UPDATE: FACULTY SOUND OFF ON DISTRICT’S STALLING – YEAR 2 WITHOUT A CONTRACT

Posted August 15, 2023

Elizabeth Ingber, Skyline faculty member, shared their thoughts after attending a contract bargaining session on Wednesday, August 8. “Attending negotiations provided insight into the dialogue between our union and the district and revealed the degree of patience needed throughout the process. One can start to understand just how much time and prepared effort it takes […]