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,...
UPDATE: Board to Consider Granting Chancellor Extraordinary Powers (2020/03/13)
Dear SDCCD AFT Guild Members, First off, I want to thank the many AFT members who braved the rain and turned out in support at yesterday's Board meeting. I truly appreciate their support–it really does make a difference in times like these. I am pleased to announce...
VEBA Update on the Coronavirus Coverage (2020/03/13)
VEBA Update on the Coronavirus Coverage VEBA is committed to the health and safety of our members. The VEBA Board has ensured that diagnostic testing and the accompanying physician visit will have no cost-sharing (copay, co-insurance or deductible), based on...
AFT Guild Perspective on Coronavirus Impacts (2020/03/10)
Dear SDCCD Colleagues, I wanted to take this opportunity to address the concerns that have been brought to my attention regarding the steps management has set in motion in response to the coronavirus threat. Faculty with Classroom Assignments Article 7.14.3 of...
How we are Guarding Against Covid-19 (2020/03/06)
Helping those we serve fight COVID-19 Our union has swung into action on all fronts to help guard against the new coronavirus. Yesterday, the AFT and UNITE HERE—which together represent educators, healthcare professionals, public employees, hotel and airport workers,...