The Economic Consequences of Mr. Bush

The next president will have to deal with yet another crippling legacy of George W. Bush: the economy. A Nobel laureate, Joseph E. Stiglitz, sees a generation-long struggle to recoup.   by Joseph E. Stiglitz  December 2007 The American economy can take a lot...

Decline of the Tenure Track Raises Concerns

A nationwide trend for universities to use adjunct professors instead of a tenured faculty has become so extreme that some schools are pulling back.    The New York Times November 20, 2007   Decline of the Tenure Track Raises Concerns By ALAN FINDER DEARBORN, Mich. —...

CATASTROPHIC SICK LEAVE DONATIONS NEEDED!

Colleagues, I hope this email finds you gearing up for an enjoyable Thanksgiving! Unfortunately, we have several members (both faculty and staff) facing life threatening illnesses who are in need of sick leave donations. Our catastrophic leave bank is exhausted so I...

Computer Loan Winners

Congratulations to this year's computer loan winners! OFFICE/TECHNICAL WINNERS Alston Kevin Miramar Avila Rita Cesar Chavez Barongan Virgilio District Castillejos Yolanda Miramar Garduno Elena City Greaves James City Haines-Hickam Diana Mesa LaPuebla Sonia District...

Preparing for the Inevitable

by DONALD COHEN [posted online on November 3, 2007] Despite a tragic history of regular disasters--earthquakes, hurricanes, bridge collapses and fires--Americans seem unwilling to prepare for the inevitable. This may have something to do with the forty-year...

Entertainment Books Still Available

PURCHASE THE “2008” BOOK FROM YOUR AFT GUILD TODAY!!!  For more information see the attached flier or contact the union office at 619-640-1155.   NEW MEMBERS (Joining after 9/17/07)............................$25.00 MEMBERS.......................................$35.00...

San Diego Fire Insurance Information

Hello,   I hope this email finds you and your families well.    Please find attached information you may need or can pass along to your family, friends, and neighbors if they have had any property loss due to the fires. Sincerely,  ...