JOIN US to rally for a fair contract outside of the Board of Trustees meeting on July 9th
Yesterday, the administration cancelled a negotiation session scheduled for today and another one tentatively scheduled for tomorrow.
This is disappointing. Both sides have signed an agreement committing them to working toward an early settlement. June 30th–a month from today–is the deadline, though a brief extension is possible if both parties agree. TAUP is ready to move negotiations forward, and we are waiting for the administration to join us at the table.
Our most recent update makes it clear: We are at a crucial time in negotiations with the university. Here is a summary of what both sides have put on the table and how they have responded to each other’s proposals.
On May 21st, the administration put aggressive austerity proposals on wages and health care on the table and continued to dismiss or not respond at all to many of the reasonable proposals that have been put forth for respect, equity, and job security for members of the TAUP bargaining unit.
We are fighting for a contract that reflects values supporting the educational mission of the university, not a false austerity. The administration has made it clear: this will not be an easy fight. We can make progress only by showing that these issues matter to us. We must be unified and show the administration that we deserve a fair contract.
The TAUP Table Team, leadership and activists need your support. Since today’s Bargaining session was cancelled, we are running a contract and organizing training the Union office at 2pm. RSVP here for that event, for the July 9th Rally, and to commit to attending future Open Bargaining sessions.
Open Bargaining is a powerful process, giving members a chance to witness what really happens at the negotiating table. Members can share their views with the negotiating team when we break to caucus.
HOLD THE DATE for a rally outside of the Board of Trustees meeting on July 9th. The Trustees decide on Temple’s priorities and how resources are allocated, and they need to hear about the priorities of the faculty, librarians, and academic professionals who make Temple possible.
