4/28
A brief bargaining update by Alan Karras.
Earlier this week, the University and UC-AFT bargaining teams met for formal bargaining. Each team explained their proposals. The University explained why it believed it needed less time to notify post-six lecturers of layoff, for example. It also explained why it is seeking a longer contract. (Our entire contract expires in a year.)
Our bargaining team explained why we wanted better protections for pre-six lecturers and why we were seeking clarifications on the merit review process. Each side also had the opportunity to question the other team's proposals and make suggestions for how they might become acceptable. The tone was very broadly respectful, which is a far cry from much of the last round of bargaining.
The teams each agreed to work on specific counter proposals for our next bargaining, which is scheduled for Burbank on the 11th and 12th of May. Our team has drafted a counter-offer to the University's proposal for a five year contract with no reopeners possible. We have also clarified the language of our pre-six protections so that it answered some of the University's concerns. The University team will be offering a counter proposal on Merit Review in Burbank, and clarifying many of our questions on layoff notice and protections.
Again, the tone was positive, respectful, and cooperative. Both sides expressed an interest in speedy resolution; to that end, we have scheduled bargaining sessions every two weeks, either in Burbank or Oakland, through June. It is my hope that we can finish by then, and I am committing now to sending an update after each session.
Look for one here at the beginning of finals period.
And, of course, don't hesitate to contact Bob Samuels questions at: bobsamuels_us@yahoo.com
Earlier this week, the University and UC-AFT bargaining teams met for formal bargaining. Each team explained their proposals. The University explained why it believed it needed less time to notify post-six lecturers of layoff, for example. It also explained why it is seeking a longer contract. (Our entire contract expires in a year.)
Our bargaining team explained why we wanted better protections for pre-six lecturers and why we were seeking clarifications on the merit review process. Each side also had the opportunity to question the other team's proposals and make suggestions for how they might become acceptable. The tone was very broadly respectful, which is a far cry from much of the last round of bargaining.
The teams each agreed to work on specific counter proposals for our next bargaining, which is scheduled for Burbank on the 11th and 12th of May. Our team has drafted a counter-offer to the University's proposal for a five year contract with no reopeners possible. We have also clarified the language of our pre-six protections so that it answered some of the University's concerns. The University team will be offering a counter proposal on Merit Review in Burbank, and clarifying many of our questions on layoff notice and protections.
Again, the tone was positive, respectful, and cooperative. Both sides expressed an interest in speedy resolution; to that end, we have scheduled bargaining sessions every two weeks, either in Burbank or Oakland, through June. It is my hope that we can finish by then, and I am committing now to sending an update after each session.
Look for one here at the beginning of finals period.
And, of course, don't hesitate to contact Bob Samuels questions at: bobsamuels_us@yahoo.com
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