AFT 1493 Updates

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

AFT ACTION UPDATE 8: COLLECTIVE ACTION WORKS—CLASS MINIMUMS TO REMAIN AT 10

Posted July 11, 2023

    FACT:  In May, Interim Chancellor Moreno recommended increasing the minimum enrollment for a class from 10 students to 20—meaning more classes could be canceled for “low” enrollment. FACT:  Following speakouts from faculty and students, the Chancellor changed course and recommended continuing the 10-student minimum through the coming academic year, including summer ’24. Now […]

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE IN CONFIDENTIAL MEDIATION

Posted July 6, 2023

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Contract negotiations still in confidential mediation – updates to come when possible Our negotiating team is still in confidential mediation with the District team. The last two meeting took place on June 16 and July 7. As soon as we can share more, we will.  We want to remind you that negotiations may […]

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT TO REMAIN AT 10 STUDENTS FOR 2023-24

Posted July 3, 2023

Following advocacy from faculty and students, the Board of Trustees voted June 28th to maintain the 10-student enrollment minimum through Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024. That means that courses that achieve an enrollment of at least 10 students will not be canceled. The 10-student minimum first came into effect through MOUs negotiated by […]

AFT ACTION UPDATE 7: SHOW US THE MONEY

Posted June 27, 2023

    FACT: From 2010 to 2022, SMCCCD’s revenues increased by over 100%, from $133M in 2010 to $269M in 2022 (unadjusted for inflation). Meanwhile, average FT faculty salaries only increased by ~30%. FAIRNESS? The District has the money to agree to AFT’s economic proposals, including fair raises for all faculty PLUS: 85% pay parity […]