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Next Executive Board Meeting March 10, 2010, STEV 3095, 12:00-1:00 Next General Meeting: March 17, 2010, SALZ 2021, 12:00-1:00 The Employees Union at Sonoma State University advocates |
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Sisters and Brothers of CSUEU Chapter 304: It's impossible to turn around anymore without hearing more doom and gloom about the budget. California is in an unprecedented crisis, and the education system continues to take hits. You all came together last summer and agreed to furloughs to help the CSU weather a huge financial hit. Rumors have begun to fly regarding the 2010-2011 fiscal year. I want to clear the air and let you know what we actually know at this point. 1. The Governor's plan to cut civil service pay does not cover CSU employees. There are currently no plans by the CSU to adopt the Governor's recommendation of cutting civil service employee salaries. Our contract is closed until June 30, 2011 and so any changes would have to be agreed to by CSUEU. 2. The Chancellor's Office and CSUEU are not in any negotiations over furloughs for the next fiscal year. I've heard versions of this rumor in several forms, and, as a member of the Statewide Bargaining Team, I know that there are no discussions at this time. Yes, we continue to discuss the current furlough program of this year, and its ongoing impact and implications. The CSU has not approached your Union with any proposals for a system-wide budget mitigation plan for next year, nor would the Union instigate such discussions with the CSU. The furlough program ends on June 30th, 2010. It cannot be extended without bringing it back to the Union Bargaining Team, and we would, of course, bring any new CSU proposals to the general membership for your input again. 3. Layoffs. As of this morning, two campuses have noticed CSUEU of potential layoffs. One Unit 7 position at the Chancellor's Office and 86 Unit 5, 7 & 9 positions at CSU East Bay (and 54 non-CSUEU positions). Sonoma's management is still stating that they do not anticipate layoffs this fiscal year. More information on these subjects (and more!) is available at: http://www.unit9news.org/ If you have more questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact a steward. Our website continues to be http://www.sonoma.edu/csueu/
Frequently Asked Questions about the CSU Budget FY 2010/11
On Thursday January 28, 2010, the labor unions at Sonoma State University stood shoulder to shoulder in the first Unity Rally of the new year. CSUEU, CFA, APC and UAW held signs and gave speeches on the steps of the convocation site. CSUEU MC’d this event, with speeches by CSUEU, APC, CFA and CFA President Lillian Taiz. CSUEU President Pat Gantt was unable to attend due to a prior commitment. The Unity Rally focused on the budget cuts made to the CSU, how these cuts are hurting our students and our state. The speeches given at convocation by the Chair of the Faculty, the CFA Chapter President and our Staff Representative to the Academic Senate also reflected these concerns. We are happy that a relationship is being created with the other labor unions at the Sonoma campus. We will all be meeting soon to start planning our March 4th events on campus.
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Join the fight for the CSU budget A broad coalition of all CSU stakeholders have formed the Alliance for the CSU. The CSU is so much a part of every California Dream, past and present, we must fight to protect CSU funding. Your participation will help convince the Legislature and the Governor of the added value the CSU has in the California economy and society. Join the alliance now! |
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