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Union activism, much like teaching, does not always render immediate big changes, but we are finding that union activism is pretty darn effective at fostering opportunities for genuine connection, for collaboration, for recognition, for collegiality, and for leadership--all those meaningful workplace elements that, unfortunately, adjuncts don't often get to experience or share with their departments or their colleagues. |
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
Info coming soon
Open Bargaining Sessions
Bargaining will reconvene in January 2019--we will communicate dates as soon as possible.
This is your contract, and the AAFMCC Bargaining Team needs your support!
There is power in numbers, and if AAFMCC members show up at bargaining sessions, The College will see that we have the numbers and the support to fight for more equitable working conditions. The College needs to feel the pressure—to know that without us, MCC would crumble.
We also want members to see what happens at the bargaining table—to get a firsthand look at how The College responds to AAFMCC’s arguments and our proposals.
This is your contract, and the AAFMCC Bargaining Team needs your support!
There is power in numbers, and if AAFMCC members show up at bargaining sessions, The College will see that we have the numbers and the support to fight for more equitable working conditions. The College needs to feel the pressure—to know that without us, MCC would crumble.
We also want members to see what happens at the bargaining table—to get a firsthand look at how The College responds to AAFMCC’s arguments and our proposals.
AFT Actions
•Red for Ed Day—Jan. 10
AFT members and allies across America will wear red that day to show solidarity with UTLA members and their efforts to bargain a contract that is good for students and teachers—one that will strengthen, not destabilize, our public schools.
•Solidarity Walk-Ins—Jan. 15
Over the last few years, we have organized walk-ins at thousands of schools and other work sites across the country to show support for public education. During a walk-in, parents, educators, students and other invited guests gather in front of their schools 30-45 minutes before the school day begins. On Jan. 15, they will rally and listen to a few speakers express support for our Los Angeles educators, and then everyone will walk in together.
Information/Background From AFT President Randi Weingarten about these two upcoming AFT Actions
While the New Year has ushered in breaths of fresh air in many states, as well as in the U.S. House of Representatives, our UTLA union family is in the midst of a serious struggle. A strike is imminent. As members of the United Teachers Los Angeles take a stand to confront austerity and fight for the conditions they and their students need, I ask you to stand with them.
UTLA members will strike on Thursday, Jan. 10, absent a contract. They are making a last-ditch attempt starting Jan. 7 to get district officials to engage in real bargaining. Los Angeles educators are fighting for every child in the city to have a safe and welcoming place for learning, and against the austerity measures for public schools that the district’s superintendent continues to promote despite almost $2 billion in reserves.
Enough is enough. L.A. students and educators deserve better.
That’s why your national union is asking all of our locals and state affiliates to join this fight to fund our future. We must show solidarity with our colleagues in L.A. Indeed, from Jan. 10 onward, we are all L.A.
UTLA members are fighting for things that are sadly familiar: adequate funding for public schools, counselors and nurses, smaller class size, fair compensation, community schools. These are the same issues we face all across the country.
As the strike date approaches, we are asking you to plan for two solidarity actions. Both are important demonstrations that public education in L.A. and in every American town and city has the support of parents, educators, students and community partners. It’s crucial that we show decision-makers in Los Angeles that we stand with UTLA in this fight.
AFT members and allies across America will wear red that day to show solidarity with UTLA members and their efforts to bargain a contract that is good for students and teachers—one that will strengthen, not destabilize, our public schools.
•Solidarity Walk-Ins—Jan. 15
Over the last few years, we have organized walk-ins at thousands of schools and other work sites across the country to show support for public education. During a walk-in, parents, educators, students and other invited guests gather in front of their schools 30-45 minutes before the school day begins. On Jan. 15, they will rally and listen to a few speakers express support for our Los Angeles educators, and then everyone will walk in together.
Information/Background From AFT President Randi Weingarten about these two upcoming AFT Actions
While the New Year has ushered in breaths of fresh air in many states, as well as in the U.S. House of Representatives, our UTLA union family is in the midst of a serious struggle. A strike is imminent. As members of the United Teachers Los Angeles take a stand to confront austerity and fight for the conditions they and their students need, I ask you to stand with them.
UTLA members will strike on Thursday, Jan. 10, absent a contract. They are making a last-ditch attempt starting Jan. 7 to get district officials to engage in real bargaining. Los Angeles educators are fighting for every child in the city to have a safe and welcoming place for learning, and against the austerity measures for public schools that the district’s superintendent continues to promote despite almost $2 billion in reserves.
Enough is enough. L.A. students and educators deserve better.
That’s why your national union is asking all of our locals and state affiliates to join this fight to fund our future. We must show solidarity with our colleagues in L.A. Indeed, from Jan. 10 onward, we are all L.A.
UTLA members are fighting for things that are sadly familiar: adequate funding for public schools, counselors and nurses, smaller class size, fair compensation, community schools. These are the same issues we face all across the country.
As the strike date approaches, we are asking you to plan for two solidarity actions. Both are important demonstrations that public education in L.A. and in every American town and city has the support of parents, educators, students and community partners. It’s crucial that we show decision-makers in Los Angeles that we stand with UTLA in this fight.
PAST
EVENTS
EMPlOYEE
Picnic
Saturday, August 25
MEMBERSHIP BLITZ
2/27-28 & 3/1, 2018
Valentine's Day Student Outreach
February 14, 2018
Platform Party
December 8, 2017
Platform Statement for Bargaining
The Association of Adjunct Faculty of Macomb Community College (AAFMCC), AFT Local 6533, stands in solidarity to preserve the integrity of our profession. Like our students, we want to reap the benefits of our hard work and learning. We, too, seek equity, advancement, and financial stability. We reclaim the message that higher education at Macomb is a worthy pursuit for all individuals, including adjuncts.
