Dear Colleagues, I have several important updates regarding assistance for our members and their families during the current pandemic: 1) Please see the message below from UnionPlus AFL-CIO which contains important information on: a) How the "CARES" Act May Impact You...
Supporting Union Members In Need–Giving Opportunity! Can you donate? (2020/04/02)
Sisters and Brothers: As workers, we know that people that have the least, give the most. We see it every day, when janitors show up after working all night to work security at a protest march. We see it when hotel workers work a full housekeeping shift and then rally...
AFT Summary of CARES Act–$2 Trillion Stimulus Relief Package (2020/03/30)
Dear Colleagues, Below please find more details below on the federal stimulus package from AFT national. Note CA will be receiving $15.3 billion. It’s still unknown how this will impact our Districts locally. In Unity, Jim ---------- Forwarded message ---------...
VEBA Member Alert: COVID-19 Closures (2020/03/28)
March 27, 2020 As VEBA continues to monitor the national COVID-19 emergency, we’d like to share some updates from our carriers and medical groups. If you are feeling stressed or anxious, remember that VEBA members have a number of free resources available to them. The...
VEBA Alert – COVID-19 carrier updates (2020/03/25)
Dear Colleagues, FYI, please see the attachment if you have any healthcare questions or concerns. Stay safe! Jim Begin forwarded message: From: VEBA Communications <VEBACommunications@mcgregorinc.com> Subject: VEBA Alert - COVID-19 carrier updates Date:...
Do you know of someone who has been laid off? (2020/03/21)
NOW HIRING! Retailers organized by UFCW Local 135 are in need of part time, temporary workers. Please apply online or in person at the following stores: Vons, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Albertsons, Stater Bros, CVS, and Rite Aid. They are all in need of immediate help. Once...
Labor Call with Governor’s Office (2020/03/20)
Colleagues, Please see updated information from CFT President Jeff Freitas regarding the Governor’s stay-at-home order he sent out last night. Begin forwarded message: From: Jeff Freitas <jfreitas@cft.org> Subject: Fwd: Labor Call with Governor's Office -...
Volunteers Needed for Food Distribution! Can you help? (2020/03/19)
Brothers and Sisters, Labor is community. We stand and support one another and our neighbors in times of need. We give generously of our time and resources. We care about every working family. The advent of COVID-19 has left so many in our San Diego community without...
VEBA – COVID-19 Carrier Updates (2020/03/19)
Good afternoon VEBA districts, please see below for an important VEBA update. Please forward the attached pdfs to your employees. VEBA COVID-19 Carrier Updates As the COVID-19 health emergency continues to evolve, several VEBA carriers have made updates that impact...
What does the transition to “remote learning” mean? (2020/03/16)
This message intended for classroom faculty with traditionally scheduled on-campus classes. I have received many inquiries from faculty about what the directive to move your traditional on-campus class to some type of remote format actually means. First of all,...