Bargaining update: 1/30
Hello CAWU Comrades! Here's what happened at the bargaining table on January 30th.
Management presented counters on:
New Management Proposal: Grant and Restricted Fund Positions
Bargaining Team presented a counter combining our Union Security and Management Rights proposal combined with their Zipper Clause proposal
Your Bargaining Team and Management signed 3 Tentative Agreements:
Term of the Agreement: The contract will last from the date of union ratification of the contract through April 30, 2028. It is typical for union contracts to last 3-5 years. Your Bargaining Team also chose this date to align with the May 1, 2028 general strike that Shawn Fain, the United Auto Workers President, has called for. You can read more about the general strike here.
Educational Benefits: The Academy will create a fund of $10,000 each fiscal year for educational purposes, and individual members can apply for a maximum of $500 for reimbursement of costs related to job-related professional development and certifications.
Uniforms: The Academy will provide and replace uniforms for employees that are required to wear them and will preserve an existing reimbursement program for the biologists. Employees whose jobs routinely damage their clothes will be able to request uniforms or protective gear/clothing.
General Reminders!
If you haven’t already, please sign the 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.
