AFT 1493 Updates

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

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 […]

ACTION UPDATE: WE NEED YOU AT OUR FLEX DAY CONTRACT FORUM!

Posted August 8, 2023

Now that faculty contract negotiations have left confidential mediation, we are once again able to share information about negotiations with you. On Wednesday the 2nd, AFT negotiators presented our counters to District proposals on salary and benefits and dual enrollment. We also presented proposals on remote work, disability accommodations, parental leave, part-time rights in summer, […]

ACTION UPDATE: WHY ARE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS TAKING SO LONG

Posted August 1, 2023

After reading this Action Update, let us know your thoughts regarding the district’s approach in negotiations by taking a short survey.     FACT: Since negotiations began over a year ago, the District’s negotiating team has refused to make any movement on AFT’s proposals in the following areas: Lab rates Parental leave Applying part-time seniority […]