Bargaining update: 1/21
We want to start by saying that we know this week has been a significantly tough one with a certain inauguration and we won’t mince words: the coming months and years will be challenging. We unequivocally stand with our queer, trans, gender non-conforming, and immigrant comrades, as well as anyone directly impacted by the heinous flurry of executive orders set forth into action this week.
It has never been more important for us to recognize and channel our collective power, something we will need to do not only for the sake of our contract, but beyond the walls of the Academy as well. We encourage you to reach out to each other and find support in the CAWU community. A few easy ways you can do this is by signing the Fair Contract petition and attending the all-unit lunch on Tuesday, January 28 at 12pm in the Moss Room!
If people are concerned about immigration rights, here’s a helpful resource
San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network
https://sfilen.org/publication/
January 21
Your Bargaining Team countered on:
Layoffs: Our counter for severance pay was 1 month per year of service, up to 6 months. Management’s counter for severance pay was 1 week per year of service, up to 12 weeks. We will continue to negotiate.
Probation: We proposed a 90 day probationary period instead of the 120 days management proposed.
Educational Benefits: We clarified if people would need to use PTO to take advantage of this program, or if they would be paid as if they were working
We restated our priority of recognizing basic protections for all people in our contract in light of the new federal government that rejects our own identities and humanness. Instead of affirming their staff’s fundamental rights to exist and provide protections, management immediately pivoted the discussion to management rights, which once again showed us that their intent is to use our rights as a bargaining chip to negotiate their Management Rights proposal. This resulted in an impassioned exchange wherein we expressed to them the dangers that we face. Management knew that their position would be offensive to our membership.
Upon returning to the table, management changed their minds and resubmitted the No Discrimination proposal uncoupled from the package
When we stick together we win!
Signed TA on No Discrimination (1/21/2025)
January 23
We countered on Management Rights
Management gave us their counter
Remember, success in negotiation depends on your support and engagement!
Be on the lookout for colleagues with our Fair Contract Now petition!
Wear your union button always and CAWU shirt on Thursdays
Sign up for membership here and talk with your colleagues about why it matters
Follow the CAWU article tracker, read the proposals and counters and speak to your representative on the bargaining team or a CAT activist about your issues and concerns
Your 1021 Staff field representative is Jessica Inouye. Her contact info is: Jessica.Inouye@seiu1021.org 415-717-8135. Please reach out to Jessica if you have questions or concerns about your working conditions
