TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED IN NESPA NEGOTIATIONS!
WATCH FOR DETAILS OF UPCOMING CONTRACT RATIFICATION VOTE.
WATCH FOR INFO ON HOW WE CAN CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE TEACHERS, WHO CONTINUE TO NEGOTIATE.
Dear NESPA Colleagues,
We are proud to announce that at 2 PM today (Friday) we reached a tentative agreement with the administration bargaining team. The agreement is “tentative” until it is ratified by the NESPA membership----that includes you! We are in the process of arranging for a location and date for that meeting. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ATTEND.
PLEASE WATCH YOUR EMAIL AND THE NESPA WEBSITE DURING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 17 FOR DETAILS OF THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF THE MEETING. (It is likely to be during the last week in August, before we begin work.) nespablog.blogspot.com When you get a call from a NESPA colleague, please return it, so you get this information.
We are pleased with this tentative agreement, and think that you will also find it to be satisfactory. We will be recommending its ratification.
As NESPA has always done, a complete summary of the tentative agreement will be provided in writing and explained at the ratification meeting. There will be time for questions. The vote will be by secret ballot.
As always, details of the agreement will not be released until the meeting, as releasing details earlier tends to have the effect of influencing who attends the meeting (with those who find the agreement satisfactory staying home). We will also have copies of the contract language that will be changed for your review. The meeting will be a great opportunity to learn about the changes to the contract, and become knowledgeable about your rights.
We were able to reach this agreement because of your active support. The turnout of NESPA members at the June 16 membership meeting, and at the School Board meeting earlier this week, was huge. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Our teacher colleagues in NSEA will be bargaining Monday thru Wednesday, August 18, 19, and 20. We will continue to actively support them, as they have supported us. NESPA Building Communicators and Bargaining Support Team members should still attend the meeting/training on Thursday morning, August 21 at the Kenmore Community Center. Our continued unity is essential.
PLEASE WATCH FOR INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN HELP OUR TEACHER TEAM MEMBERS get a contract, so that school opens on time.
Check www./nespablog.blogspot.com frequently for further updates.
Your NESPA Negotiating Team*,
Judy Ellis, Sharon Maynard, Peggy Sturm, Kraig Peck (WEA staff), & Dave Wood (WEA staff)
*Suzanne Ducotey and Donna Smith are also on the team, but were unable to participate this week due to family emergencies.
