Our AFT 2121 bargaining team has refused the District’s 60-day wage freeze proposal. We stated that we would not discuss concessions until we have new budget projections. Here is the letter that we sent to the District over the weekend:
I am writing in response to your 6/30/20 letter, in which you ask AFT 2121 to approve a 60-day wage freeze.
While we appreciate the intent of your letter, faculty cannot agree to any such thing under current circumstances. We have asked for, but not yet received, new budget projections. Faculty cannot discuss concessions to our contract without knowing the projected budget.
We are deeply troubled that our District would seek to borrow money from our faculty and other employees. Faculty and students have already borne the burden of the District’s ongoing failure to engage in sound budgeting practices and to create growth.
Malaika Finkelstein
President, AFT 2121
We expect that the District will soon create new budget projections that take into account the improved state budget outlook. They might make a new proposal at that point. Stay tuned for possible open negotiations and other action steps!
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