Our weekly Town Hall will be held on 04/20
from 4pm-5pm, RSVP here.
We will be discussing any new developments in the administration’s request for a raise cut for full-time members for 2020-21. We will also discuss our list of demands for the administration that we’ve developed through listening to your questions, concerns and suggestions at our Town Halls, including:
- the need for Temple to spend its ample reserves to help fill any projected deficit
- job security for ALL members, full-time and part-time: NO LAYOFFS or FURLOUGHS
- fair working conditions: compensation for extra labor, intellectual property protections, and help with childcare/eldercare
We will be discussing these demands with the administration tomorrow afternoon and will be updating you on those conversations and seeking your feedback and ideas.
The demands we are putting forth will ensure that we can offer students the support they will need and deserve in the upcoming academic year. They will demonstrate that Temple understands and appreciates the extraordinary work that has been done this term. There is no question that the administration has the ability to meet these demands. Librarians, Academic Professionals, and Faculty are the backbone of this university; now, more than ever, Temple’s financial priorities must reflect that they are investing in quality education as a top priority, not austerity.
These town halls are a critical space for information sharing as well as for building power. It has never been more crucial to join together to push back against unfair policies and advocate for fair working conditions and the prioritization of the quality of our students’ education in the midst of this crisis.
Questions and answers from past town halls are being posted here.
Be sure to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.
In Solidarity,
Steve Newman, President
Leanne Finnigan, Vice President
Norma Corrales-Martin, Treasurer