Make Your Voices Heard
The budget debate continues in Olympia and on the CWU campus. Please go to this page to learn what YOU can do to help make YOUR voice heard. This includes not only faculty, but staff, students, alumni, parents, and concerned citizens. Also, see a copy of the open letter published in the Daily Record which lays out UFC's position on budget cuts.
UFC Officer Elections - Candidate Information
UFC Gears Up for Bargaining
UFC Meeting Schedule
UFC files class action lawsuit over banked hours
UFC held held a membership rally/meeting to discuss the bargaining team's initial position. After discussion and the bargaining team presenting the highlights of the initial position, the 80 faculty that were present voted. The result was unanimous - every faculty member voted their support of the bargaining team and their efforts.
The first meeting with the administration was on 20 February, 2009. At this time, the bargaining team presented their initial position. In addition, we briefly discussed a recent article in the Yakima News which implied that many NTT faculty would lose their jobs. This was a missquote, and a correction email from President Gaudino quickly made its way to faculty. In addition, at the table, the bargaining team was assured that CWU employees will hear of any cuts directly from the administration, not the media.
Timetable:
- Fall 08 - consult with faculty
- Jan 09 - write proposed language
- Feb 09 onwards - bargaining begins
see the Bargaining Updates page
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Read or download the Collective Bargaining Agreement [PDF] (with updates to the CBA ratified on 7 December 2007)
For a summary of the updates to the CBA, review the Summary Bargaining Document