Restoration Checks Are Here!

Collective union power–that is how you today received a salary restoration for 21-22.

Back when the impacts of the COVID pandemic on our economy and college budgets were extremely uncertain, an overwhelming majority of faculty voted to take wage concessions for the good of our fellow colleagues and–we believed–the good of the college. This was done with the stipulation that if the college’s financial situation ended up being better than expected, the District would reinstate the faculty’s concessions.

Ultimately the Budget Office’s doom and gloom forecasts did not materialize, and the college ended the 2021/2022 school year with a budget surplus. Despite this, it took a successful Unfair Labor Practice judgment, substantial pressure through your union contract campaign, and the power of collective action through a building strike threat to get the District to step up and follow through on their agreement.

When faculty work together on shared goals, we win. It has been a long time coming, and took far more work than it should have, but faculty finally today received restoration of their 2021/2022 wage concessions in this April paycheck.

The District has informed AFT that–with a few exceptions who have already been notified–current faculty should all have received pay restoration in the 4/30/24 pay cycle. Faculty who have retired, been laid off or who have otherwise separated from employment at the college since July 2021 may not receive their checks in this cycle. We are hopeful that the payroll department will be able to complete the remainder of the concessions repayments by the end of May, and will of course update our community when we have more definitive information.

Unfortunately, it appears that, without warning, the District has not followed the negotiated terms of our agreement in processing our pay restoration. In a sampling of paychecks, AFT has verified correct calculation of gross pay, but a 10.25% deduction for CalSTRS instead of the stipulated 8-9%. AFT has sent a request for information to the District to understand why this was done and to initiate the process of correction/adjustment.

Any current faculty who expected but did not receive restoration of the 2021/2022 wage concessions should report it here. This form automatically sends a copy to payroll and AFT for follow up.

Working together–that is how you won the full restoration of your salary for 21-22, a 14% raise, and paid parental leave for the first time. Our power as faculty is in our community. That is how we fight for our contract, students, and college.

 

 

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AFT 2121 Leadership Election Results

The results are in! Here is your elected leadership for 2024-2026.

PRESIDENT Mary Bravewoman

VICE-PRESIDENT Robin Pugh

SECRETARY Holly Stevens

TREASURER Fanny Law

EXECUTIVE BOARD (Reps-at-Large)
Adele Failes-Carpenter, Alan D’Souza, Erik Christianson, Maura Devlin-Clancy, Megan Sweeney

LABOR COUNCIL DELEGATES
Alan D’Souza, Erik Christianson, Malaika Finkelstein, William (Bill) Shields

AFT CONVENTION DELEGATES Erik Christianson, Robin Pugh

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS – Passed

Precinct Representatives

Precinct 1: Community and Adult Ed (ESL, Older Adults, Transitional Studies, International)
Carla Crocomo, Carolyn Cox, Melissa McPeters & Wynn Newberry

Precinct 2: Languages & Communications (English, Journalism, Communications, World Languages & Cultures)
Darren Keast & Jen Levinson

Precinct 3: Library + Culinary
Andrea Niosi

Precinct 5: Math
Amy McClanahan

Precinct 6: Business, Computer Technology, & Contract Ed (Business, CNIT, Computer Science & Contract Ed)
Maura Devlin-Clancy

Precinct 7: Nursing (RN & LVN)
Jennifer Hong

Precinct 9: DSPS & Student Health
Galina Gerasimova

Precinct 10: Lab Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Earth Sciences)
Karl Westerberg, Torrey Glenn

Precinct 11: Counseling
Julissa Viñals

Precinct 12: Evans (Auto, Construction Trades, Custodian)
Stephen Brady

Precinct 13: Admin Justice & Fire Science
Wilfred Williams

Precinct 15: PE/Athletics/Dance
Jimmy Collins

Precinct 16: Ethnic Studies & Social Justice (IDST, Ethnic Studies, Health Ed, Labor Studies, Women & Gender Studies)
Marco Mojica

Precinct 19: Performing Arts (Music, Theater, Cinema)
Anjali Sundaram

Precinct 20: Design (BEMA, VMD, Horticulture)
Monique Comacchio

Retiree Chapter Chair Ann Killebrew

Retiree Chapter Vice-Chair Merle Burnick

Retiree Chapter Treasurer & Secretary These positions were elected via write-in and will be announced soon.

Retiree Chapter Precinct Rep Doug Orr

Retiree Chapter AFT 2121R Delegate to 2024 AFT Convention Ann Killebrew

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AFT 2121 Elders Speak! An Oral History

We hope you’ve marked your calendar for AFT 2121’s end of year party and celebration, May 17, 4-6:30pm at Pierre Coste.

Part of our celebration will include updates on our union oral history project: AFT 2121 Elders Speak! This project allows current and future members to learn of past travails and triumphs by our union via video, panel presentation and song and dance. Come, honor and learn from our elders and have a good time celebrating our union’s 50+ year history. For more information, contact Bill Shields at billshieldssf@gmail.com.

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May Day events

In much of the world, May 1 is known as International Workers Day. This is an opportunity to join with our siblings in labor around the world to celebrate what can happen when we come together for the good of all.

Here are some local May 1 events being organized by Bay Area Labor for Palestine:

• 10am-2PM March in SF, 24th and Mission, sponsored by Jobs for Justice, Mujeres Unidas, Living Wage Coalition, and many others.

• 2pm March in Oakland, 1301 Clay St – Oakland Federal Building, sponsored by Sin Fronteras.

• 4pm Oakland Port Shutdown, meet at West Oakland BART