Issue # 46: June 22, 2023
Update from the President
Frankie Cocanour
Appointments To Councils:
It’s that time of year where we need to make appointments to councils. If you are a union appointee to a council and would like to continue with your work please let me know so that I can reappoint you. If you are interested in a committee or council and would like a union appointment, please let me know. Here is the list that I have where we need appointments made.
Diversity Council – 2 appointments
Infrastructure Council – 3 appointments
Student Success – 3 appointments
Bargaining:
We are still working diligently getting articles ready to turn over to the college. There has been a lot of work done. We are trying to finish all of the articles that are not tied to anything fiscal. Some of the work is going through the contract trying to find where there are duplications in the current contract and MOAS, and working it into one article of the contract. We have people that have really spent time digging through weeds to get this done. We will be meeting with the college next Tuesday June 27th at 11:00 am. We really do appreciate all of our members who have taken the time to join via zoom and interact on our Slack channel.
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Announcements and Reminders
DON’T FORGET TO WEAR RED ON WEDNESDAYS!
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WERE YOU LAID OFF AND HAVE SINCE RETURNED TO LCC? We’d like to hear from you. Please reach out to me at: colinlccef@gmail.com so I can hear your story.
Vice President of Labor Relations
Buck Potter (2022-2023 Term)
Is currently our of town.
Vice President of Organizing
Colin Vurek (2023-2024 Term)
Greetings members,
WERE YOU LAID OFF AND HAVE SINCE RETURNED TO LCC? We’d like to hear from you. Please reach out to me at: colinlccef@gmail.com so I can hear your story.
BARGAINING CONTINUES June 27, 2023 AT 11:00AM!
Members are welcomed to observe via Zoom with your microphones and cameras OFF, please. I will be running a Slack Chat to allow observers to chat with me and I can pass ideas to the team at the table. I will actually be at the table also but bouncing into the chat to answer questions you may have. Email me your private email address to: colinlccef@ gmail.com so I can add you to the Slack chat. There is also a link below for anyone to RSVP on a Google form. You will find the link for the bargaining meeting below:
Join Zoom Meeting https://lanecc.zoom.us/j/96183623044
Meeting ID: 961 8362 3044
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+13462487799,,96183623044# US (Houston)
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+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Feel free to use the image below as your Zoom background.
IF YOU’D LIKE TO RSVP TO BE SURE I GET YOU IN OUR BARGAINING CHAT PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW:
RSVP to be added to Slack Chat during bargaining
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THE NEW T-SHIRTS HAVE ARRIVED. WE HAVE PLENTY OF EVERY SIZE. Please email me at colinlccef@gmail.com to get yours!
I also have window clings and stickers for you to flaunt your support for your union! See below!
DON’T FORGET TO WEAR RED ON WEDNESDAYS!
UNION STRONG!
Grievance Officer
Vacant (2023-2024 Term)
If you are interested in the position of Grievance Officer, or just want to learn more about it, reach out to Buck Potter or Colin Vurek!
Treasurer
Linda Reling (2022-2023 Term)
We are still working on putting together contract proposals. Hope to see you in Zoomland for Tuesday’s session!
Records Officer
Tracy Weimer (2022-2024 Term)
Communications Officer
Marleena Pearson (2022-2023 Term)
Spring term is the busiest time of year for me, and this seemed three times as bad! I am ready for this summer schedule.
Seems like the College is counting on that… waiting until faculty and students are primarily off to pass as many changes as possible. Our bargaining is still nuts and bolts, but bracing us for budget cuts before we get to the fiscal is not a great sign. Are you ready to stand our ground this summer?
Membership Officer
Skye Nguyen (2022-2023 Term)
We are moving into summer and we have many internal bargaining work sessions. I am seeing great work from our team! Keep up to date by joining the bargaining session with the college every other Tuesday.
Finally, if anyone ever wants to chat about how they can get involved with the union just tag me! 🙂
If there are any questions about membership or someone has interest in joining, they can reach out to me (membership@lccef.org) or fill out the online membership form!
Your Benefit Info of the Week
Did you know that members get some really useful benefits? This week we are highlighting pet insurance for your furry family. It’s always a scary thing to think about your pet getting ill. Pet insurance could give you some peace of mind so you can focus on your pet if they are ill and not on the unexpected expenses.
Find out what other benefits you are qualified for as union members by going to AFT.org.
Resources you may need!
- How to update your physical address on Expresslane.
- Complete this form for a Membership card or a new membership card! If you are a new member, one may have already been requested, contact the LCCEF Membership Officer for info.
Submit an Important Life Event for you or another member may have coming up.
Did you know that members get some really useful benefits? This week we are highlighting pet insurance for your furry family. It’s always a scary thing to think about your pet getting ill. Pet insurance could give you some peace of mind so you can focus on your pet if they are ill and not on the unexpected expenses.
Chief Labor Delegate
Mark Jordan (2022-2023 Term)
COPE Officer
Fiora Starchild-Wolf (2022-2023 Term)
On vacation!
Officer At Large
Katie Neall (2023-2024 Term)
Greetings Fellow Titans. This is my first official newsletter update as the new 1039 Officer at Large. I am a graduate of LaneCC and alumni of the University of Oregon. I am pleased to be able to use my advocacy skills to assist in the endeavors of the LCCEF. I look forward to working with my fellow union members as we join together to accomplish our mission, goals and priorities as directed by the membership.
Stay connected to LCCEF
Website: https://lccef.org/
Subscribe to Calendar: LCCEF Union Google Calendar
Email address: lccef@lanecc.edu
It is time to drop the Wellness Center and focus on the contract for the majority of your members who don’t work at the Wellness Center. The board has already decided its fate and are going to close it or turn it over to an outside organization.
We are giving plenty of focus on contract bargaining. I’m sure if it were your department on the chopping block, you be interested in help by us letting the membership know what was being proposed.