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 […]

We need salaries that allow us to live in our high-cost area! Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this message to take a brief survey to give us your reactions to the district’s current proposal on compensation!     FACT: The cost of living in San Mateo County is the highest of any […]

I heard our contract negotiations were in confidential mediation, but now mediation is over. Where are we and what’s next? Our union began negotiating with the District for our next contract in May 2022 and entered into a confidential mediation process in December 2022, meaning that we have not been allowed to share information with […]

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Confidential mediation concluded: New District proposals available As you know, AFT’s negotiating team and SMCCCD negotiators have been engaged in a confidential mediation process since January in an effort to come to agreement on our next faculty contract. Mediation concluded on Friday evening without an agreement. After mediation concluded, the District Chief Negotiator […]

    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 […]