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.
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
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.
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:
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10am-2PM March in SF, 24th and Mission, sponsored by Jobs for Justice, Mujeres Unidas, Living Wage Coalition, and many others.
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2pm March in Oakland, 1301 Clay St – Oakland Federal Building, sponsored by Sin Fronteras.
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4pm Oakland Port Shutdown, meet at West Oakland BART
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