The District asked the bargaining team last week to give them until today Tuesday, so they could go back to the school board to ask for more parameters for bargaining. After meeting with the District today, we did not see any new positive movement from the District. The SESPA and District Teams did not reach agreement on a new contract. The existing contract continues and must be followed. Both the district and SESPA must continue to bargain in good faith. Our next session is scheduled for September 30. In the meantime, please continue to support the SESPA bargain by refusing to engage in any volunteer work as a District employee. We ask that you work to contract and follow through on the activities voted upon by the SESPA membership.
Your Bargaining Team
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
....and bargaining continues....
As of August 27, 2010 we still do not have a Tentative Agreement. The District is continuing to insist on $66,433 in work year cuts to Behavior Techs, Securty Guards, Library Techs and Nurses. This figure is .07 percent of the District’s budget of $86 million in expenditures. The SESPA Team is incredulous that the District continues to delay settlement over $66, 433.
The District has asked for additional time to prepare a response to the Association’s latest proposal. The teams meet again on Tuesday August 31 at 3:00pm. There will be no ratification meeting on August 31.
The membership vote on August 26 remains in effect. Unless you hear of a Tentative Agreement on September 1, ALL bargaining support activities will continue. Check your home e-mails and the SESPA blog for the latest news.
Thanks for your continuing Support!
Your Bargaining Team
The District has asked for additional time to prepare a response to the Association’s latest proposal. The teams meet again on Tuesday August 31 at 3:00pm. There will be no ratification meeting on August 31.
The membership vote on August 26 remains in effect. Unless you hear of a Tentative Agreement on September 1, ALL bargaining support activities will continue. Check your home e-mails and the SESPA blog for the latest news.
Thanks for your continuing Support!
Your Bargaining Team
Thursday, August 26, 2010
General Meeting today 8/26/10
Thank you to all of you who attended the meeting today.
A special thanks to all of you who dug deep and brought school supplies to give to the Back to School Consortium. We know that some of our own members will benefit from your generosity as they have to get help with what they cannot afford.
As you are aware our membership PASSED with a 98.3% 'yes' vote to a motion to :"We support our SESPA Bargaining Team. If the District and SESPA bargaining teams do not reach a Tentative Agreement by August 31, 2010, we willl take whatever actions are needed to help our Team achieve a satisfactory resolution to contract negotiations."
The Bargaining Team really appreciates your support. We will do our very best to try to get a Tentative Agreement before August 31 so that we can have a smooth start to the school year. Please keep August 31 on your calendar. We have tentatively scheduled a membership meeting at the Shorecrest Theater for what we hope to be a ratification of a new Contract.
Informational picket signs will be available in front of the Shoreline Center, starting at 9 am on 8/27, for those who wish to hold a vigil outside in support of the bargain.
Please wear Black on 8/27, wear your SESPA "Respect" button, and place your car sign in the window for all to see.
Continue to email the Superintendent and School Board members to urge them to direct the District Team to bargain in good faith with SESPA.
RESPECTED - VALUED - PAID ESSENTIAL SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS -- THAT'S US!
We hear what our members are saying!
Thank you for all of your support,
Your Bargaining Team
A special thanks to all of you who dug deep and brought school supplies to give to the Back to School Consortium. We know that some of our own members will benefit from your generosity as they have to get help with what they cannot afford.
As you are aware our membership PASSED with a 98.3% 'yes' vote to a motion to :"We support our SESPA Bargaining Team. If the District and SESPA bargaining teams do not reach a Tentative Agreement by August 31, 2010, we willl take whatever actions are needed to help our Team achieve a satisfactory resolution to contract negotiations."
The Bargaining Team really appreciates your support. We will do our very best to try to get a Tentative Agreement before August 31 so that we can have a smooth start to the school year. Please keep August 31 on your calendar. We have tentatively scheduled a membership meeting at the Shorecrest Theater for what we hope to be a ratification of a new Contract.
Informational picket signs will be available in front of the Shoreline Center, starting at 9 am on 8/27, for those who wish to hold a vigil outside in support of the bargain.
Please wear Black on 8/27, wear your SESPA "Respect" button, and place your car sign in the window for all to see.
Continue to email the Superintendent and School Board members to urge them to direct the District Team to bargain in good faith with SESPA.
RESPECTED - VALUED - PAID ESSENTIAL SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS -- THAT'S US!
We hear what our members are saying!
Thank you for all of your support,
Your Bargaining Team
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Reminder of General Membership Meeting
Thank you to all of the SESPA and SEA members who took the time to attend the SESPA Rally and School Board meeting on August 23. Your presence and your comments had an impact. The District has agreed to schedule a bargaining session for Friday, August 27 with a new mediator. Our Team is ready and willing to try again to resolve our contract issues and bring you a decent Contract before the start of the school year.
SESPA will still have a General Membership Meeting on Thursday, August 26, at 5:00 PM at the Shorecrest Theater. Be there to support your Team and to be part of the decision-making. We need everyone’s voice.
SESPA will still have a General Membership Meeting on Thursday, August 26, at 5:00 PM at the Shorecrest Theater. Be there to support your Team and to be part of the decision-making. We need everyone’s voice.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
SESPA Bargaining Update
SESPA BARGAINING UPDATE:
Thank you to all of the SESPA and SEA members who took the time to attend the SESPA Rally and School Board meeting on August 23. Your presence and your comments had an impact. The District has agreed to schedule a bargaining session for Friday, August 27 with a new mediator. Our Team is ready and willing to try again to resolve our contract issues and bring you a decent Contract before the start of the school year.
In the meantime, all Bargaining Support Committee members and Bargaining Team members need to meet at the Parkwood Library at 5 PM on Wednesday, August 25. We will plan the details for the membership meeting.
SESPA will still have a General Membership Meeting on Thursday, August 26, at 5:00 PM at the Shorecrest Theater. Be there to support your Team and to be part of the decision-making. We need everyone’s voice.
Thank you to all of the SESPA and SEA members who took the time to attend the SESPA Rally and School Board meeting on August 23. Your presence and your comments had an impact. The District has agreed to schedule a bargaining session for Friday, August 27 with a new mediator. Our Team is ready and willing to try again to resolve our contract issues and bring you a decent Contract before the start of the school year.
In the meantime, all Bargaining Support Committee members and Bargaining Team members need to meet at the Parkwood Library at 5 PM on Wednesday, August 25. We will plan the details for the membership meeting.
SESPA will still have a General Membership Meeting on Thursday, August 26, at 5:00 PM at the Shorecrest Theater. Be there to support your Team and to be part of the decision-making. We need everyone’s voice.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Thanks for coming tonight
Thanks to everyone who showed up today for the Rally and School board meeting!!!
Now is the time to stand up and show the district you are willing to fight for your jobs and your future... Join us at the General Membership meeting on Thursday @ 5:00pm at the Shorecrest Theatre.
Don't forget to bring your donations for the Back to School Consortium.
Thanks
YOUR Union Presidents.
Now is the time to stand up and show the district you are willing to fight for your jobs and your future... Join us at the General Membership meeting on Thursday @ 5:00pm at the Shorecrest Theatre.
Don't forget to bring your donations for the Back to School Consortium.
Thanks
YOUR Union Presidents.
General Membership Meeting on 8/26@ 5:00pm
Our General membership meeting will be held on 8/26 @ 5:00pm At the Shorecrest Theatre
It is imperative that you all be there. We dot not have a contract settlement
Your Co- Presidents
Rose Ann Mclaughlin
Barb Cruz
Chris Steele
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