AFT 1493 Updates: Archive

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

HOW TO VOTE IN AFT’S CONTRACT RATIFICATION VOTE

Posted November 7, 2023

Who is eligible to vote in AFT’s contract ratification vote, and how can you vote? See below for more depending on which of the following categories you fall into: 1. I’m an AFT member and I’m working for SMCCCD this semester (or on paid leave). You will automatically receive a unique Voter ID, Voter Key, […]

Thank You

Posted May 2, 2013

Thank you for your interest in AFT 1493.  We will respond as soon as possible

94% VOTE *YES* TO RATIFY TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

Posted November 17, 2023

Our contract ratification vote concluded at 5 p.m. Friday, November 17, and the results are in: 94% of voters voted yes to ratify the Tentative Agreement, with 6% voting no and 0% abstaining.  Overall, 442 members, or 51% of eligible voters, took part in the ratification vote—a significantly higher number than in our previous contract […]

SMCCCD students: apply for an internship with our union! Intern(s) will receive a $1000 scholarship

Posted January 16, 2024

Faculty: please share the information below with your students! Now in its fourth year, the AFT 1493 internship program gives SMCCCD students an opportunity to develop their skills in organizing and communications while joining our ongoing conversation about how labor unions can make our public education system more equitable.  Call for Applications: AFT 1493 Internship/Scholarship […]