Monthly Archives: March 2008

Unions Improve Conditions for African-American Workers

This new study proves what should probably be obvious, but backs it up with hard facts. –Suzanne Verderber 
Comments Off | By Suzanne | March 31st, 2008

AFL-CIO starts to acknowledge global warming: finally!

One of the UFCT 1460's parent unions, the AFL-CIO is finally grudgingly beginning to accept the reality of global warming, but is still reluctant to endorse emissions caps.  –Suzanne Verderber 
Comments Off | By Suzanne | March 11th, 2008

Negotiations and Elections Update

The Union and the Administration are in the process of putting finishing touches on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which sums up changes made to the Collective Bargaining Agreement as a result of this summer's negotiations.  The MOU will be presented to Union members for ratification as soon as these final changes have been made. [...]
Comments Off | By Suzanne | March 7th, 2008

Union Dues are Tax Deductible

This is just a reminder to union members to deduct union dues from your taxable income when preparing your taxes. –Suzanne Verderber 
Comments Off | By Suzanne | March 1st, 2008

Another Great Benefit of Union Membership: Cheap Theater Tickets

The Theater Development Fund offers up to a 70% discount on theater tickets if you are a full-time teacher OR (significantly for our part-time faculty) a Union member.   –Suzanne Verderber
Comments Off | By Suzanne | March 1st, 2008