My union has been trying to get a decent contract since last March. Our current contract expires THIS FRIDAY.
I’ve written already about how the UC system wants to take our offices away. The sad news is that keeping our offices isn’t even in the top three goals for our current contract.
We want better pay (ex: when the tenured faculty vote to give themselves all a raise, we (the colonists who get no votes) must get that raise too. Last time, the tenured people gave themselves 4%–we were given 3%).
We want more job security (the UC system wants to turn us all into adjuncts, who can be fired at whim, with no real warning, no matter the experience, awards, etc.).
We want to stop being told to do unpaid labor, to stop being punished for it when we resist.
If you’re around, you can come see what’s happening and show your support.
All are welcome to attend bargaining 10-5 at Gladys Valley Hall in the Vet Med center. We’ll be in the following rooms:
Wednesday, 1/29 Room 2030
Thursday, 1/30 Room 2071
Friday, 1/31 Room 2030
Be sure to mark your calendar and make plans to attend our Stand Up for Teaching! rally on Monday, February 3. We’ll meet at the steps of Mrak Hall at noon to show UC management that we’re united in fighting for a strong contract that values the work of all lecturers.
If you have questions, please email us at ucaft2023@gmail.com.
