ADMINISTRATIVE GUILD NEWSLETTER JANUARY, 2010

 

I am writing a letter to the membership regarding your responsibilities as members and to remind you that the Executive Board is not the only members of the Guild and all of you need to step up and get involved. This E-Board will not be around forever. That retirement is coming up for some, and people need to fill those shoes.

 

You may not like what I am saying, but I feel it needs to be said. Other E-Board members have fought long and hard for every member and will most likely be ready to leave (retire) after the next contract is done.

 

Members need to be reminded that complaining doesn't help. Help fix what may be broken. Not talk about it. Stop having demands and never lending a hand. Making this unit better starts with you.  This unit has lost so many jobs and at the rate of new management staff you had better be more vigilant regarding what is going on in your workplace and rumors you may hear in reference to positions being cut or titles names changing.

 

Members you are the Eyes and Ears of the Union.  I made a statement at the last Membership meeting that I would see that a Newsletter was printed. I also asked that members send me any information that they wanted to have placed in the Newsletter. I haven’t got anything yet. Send info regarding the events your school is having, Pictures of you in your Office. Anything you would like to share and that you may be proud of, new Grandchild, Graduation (yours) in your family, Anniversaries etc. If you know a Secretary that could use a comforting phone call let us know.

 

I know we don’t have a contract book like most of you are use to, but you can go on line at www.seiu888.org and go to Chapters and click on Administrative Guild.  You will find the contract there. Please read it familiarize yourself with it.

 

This unit needs member to form committees, such as:

 

Welcome Team

COPE Fund Raising Team

Survey Members for things they would like to see for the Next Contract (Contract Survey Attached!)

Sign up for Stewards’ Trainings / there very important and help you understand your rights and the Union better.

 

Truly yours,

Evelyn Thorpe

 

Administrative Guild Executive Board

SEIU Local 888 Executive Board

Eastern Regional Member Rep/ SEIU Afram

 

Work Location:

Special Education and Related Services

443 Warren Street

Cluster #11

635-8030

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Bargaining Bash: Now, more than ever, our jobs and families depend on good contracts! If you want to learn more about how to win good contracts that save jobs, the SEIU 888 Bargaining Bash is an event you do not want to miss. (Registration Flyer attached).

 

February 6, 2010 10 am to 4pm / Location SEIU 1199 Union Hall, 150 Mt. Vernon St. Ste. 300 Dorchester

 

The Union will provide lunch, as well as transportation for any members who need it. Please contact Patrick McCabe at mccabe@seiu888.org

Or 617-241-3340

 

Also, Nancy LaCroix, our President will be having a Membership meeting March 1, 2010 at 5pm at Court Street in the Winter Chambers. (Please see the enclosed flyer.)

 

Per Superintendent Memo of January 11, 2010

 

MASSACHUSETTS ETHICS LAW

All City employees are required by law to sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the summary by January 31, 2010. Also complete the required online training by April 2, 2010.

 

You will be able to print a certificate of completion that you should submit to your supervisor/RC Manager, this proof that you have met the requirements of the law.