September 22nd, 2007
U of M AFSCME Goes Back To Work, Fight Continues
September 21, 2007
(press release from AFSCME)
After 15 hours of mediation, the negotiating committee of University of Minnesota AFSCME has made the decision to take the University Administration’s settlement offer to union members for a vote.
The two-year contract offer contains a 2.25 percent cost of living increase for clerical and technical workers, a 2.5 percent cost of living increase for healthcare workers, plus steps and a $300 lump sum in each year. Workers who don’t receive step increases will get an additional $300 in each year. This offer will go to members without recommendation from the negotiating committee. Read more… »
September 17th, 2007
***Students start Hunger Strike for Justice:***
CALL on BRUININKS to provide a FAIR SETTLEMENT
At least 10 University of Minnesota students will begin an indefinite
hunger strike on Monday in support of a fair settlement of the
clerical, technical and healthcare workers’ strike entering its third
week. In solidarity with this student-led effort, a faculty member,
a staff member, and a striking worker will join them in their action. Read more… »
September 5th, 2007
Support U of M AFSCME workers struggle for economic justice Statement by Socialist Alternative
At the U of M this fall, the best classes on economics and public policy won’t be taught in classrooms by accredited professors; they will be taught on picket lines by 3500 low-paid workers on campus, who are set to strike on Sept. 5th. Read more… »
