October 2005
The special election is keeping all of us busy rallying CTA members to fight the Governor’s anti-worker/anti-education initiatives. CTA members are unifying around the issues and working together to fight back. Within CSO, we too, must stand united as we move forward in our negotiations with CTA. With both unions’ contracts set to expire at the same time, CSO and CAS have already developed strategies to demonstrate unity to CTA in our quest to achieve fair contract settlements.
Bargaining with CTA will be a test of our union solidarity. We continue to challenge CTA over the transfer article, as it relates to the hiring of internal applicants. CTA has bypassed qualified internal CSO members in order to hire externally. As CSO members, we can’t afford to fall into the trap of making this a member vs. member issue. This action creates divisiveness that encourages management.
The real issue is management disregarding the spirit of our collective bargaining agreement. Over the years we have seen a change in the interview process, where management and leadership are not consistent or uniform in application of criteria. We must stand united in challenging these violations of the CBA.
This issue should be one of the topics discussed at CSO house meetings taking place over the next several weeks. As we enter this bargaining cycle, let’s begin our discussions around transfer and compensation issues. I believe it’s time to make our transfer language clear and unambiguous.
Bargaining with CTA will be a test of our union solidarity. We continue to challenge CTA over the transfer article, as it relates to the hiring of internal applicants. CTA has bypassed qualified internal CSO members in order to hire externally. As CSO members, we can’t afford to fall into the trap of making this a member vs. member issue. This action creates divisiveness that encourages management.
The real issue is management disregarding the spirit of our collective bargaining agreement. Over the years we have seen a change in the interview process, where management and leadership are not consistent or uniform in application of criteria. We must stand united in challenging these violations of the CBA.
This issue should be one of the topics discussed at CSO house meetings taking place over the next several weeks. As we enter this bargaining cycle, let’s begin our discussions around transfer and compensation issues. I believe it’s time to make our transfer language clear and unambiguous.
