Fact: Today, the top 1 percent owns more wealth than everyone in the bottom 90 percent combined. Are you tired of seeing a political system and an economy that only works for the very wealthiest? For too long, our leaders have worked on behalf of the top 1 percent,...
Who’s Behind the “Completion” Agenda?
by Jim Miller and Jonathan McLeod In past communications your AFT has warned against the creeping academic Taylorism that comes with the movement toward student learning outcomes and pointed to the long history of American corporate interests seeking to discipline...
This is It!
Dear STRS Colleagues, No, we're not talking about Michael Jackson. If you have not already voted for Sharon Hendricks in the STRS election, please make sure you cast your vote now! The voting deadline is November 30th. How to get a replacement ballot: If you did not...
AFT Mesa College Liaison Meeting Tuesday
Dear Mesa College AFT Members, We will be holding our Mesa College Liaison meeting this Tuesday, November 15th, from 1:00pm-2:30pm in room H-117/118. All AFT unit members are welcome to attend the meeting. Please let me know if you have any items you would like to see...
AFT Recruiting Presenters
Dear Colleagues, For Spring 2012 Staff Development, AFT wants to help instructors better manage their time by learning what online or other resources are available to help them in class preparation and management. We are looking for presenters who can do the...
Occupy San Diego AFT Teach-In
Please come out and support Occupy San Diego for a brief AFT teach-in this Wednesday at 4:00 PM at the Civic Center. You are then invited to join us at the Stand Up For Our Neighborhoods meeting with our community allies.
Only 23 days left to vote!
Dear STRS Colleagues, If you have not already voted for Sharon Hendricks in the STRS election, please make sure you cast your vote now! How to get a replacement ballot: If you did not receive a ballot or misplaced it, contact the election help desk for a replacement...
Move Your Money!
t's time we as the 99% hit the big Wall Street banks where it hurts -- their bottom line. Saturday, November 5th is Bank Transfer Day! Join the national movement by closing your Wall Street bank account and switching to a local credit union or community banking...
CALL TO ACTION: Labor/Occupy San Diego Vigil TONIGHT 8 PM
Begin forwarded message: From: Jerry Tomaszewicz <jtomaszewicz@unionyes.org> Date: October 28, 2011 10:38:11 AM PDT Subject: CALL TO ACTION: Labor/Occupy San Diego Vigil TONIGHT 8 PM As you may have heard, San Diego’s Police Chief decided to crack down on Occupy...
Join us in solidarity with Occupy San Diego!
Show your Solidarity with Occupy San Diego! Occupy Wall Street and the greater national Occupy movements are demanding Wall Street and Big Banks be held accountable for what they did to our economy. We are all the 99% and we are standing together to restore our...