Updates

CTWU Check-in for December 27, 2024

CTWU Organizing Committee
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Happy holidays, everyone! This week we’re sending out a shorter newsletter to highlight recent updates and share our appreciation for our workplace and colleagues. We’ve loved connecting with folks over the past couple of weeks and appreciated learning more about your interests, priorities, and hopes for the future. We hope everyone has had the chance to recharge and stay warm during the holiday season. We’re looking forward to continuing these conversations in the new year!

New Engagement Opportunity

Join the Bargaining Survey Development Team!

Due to staff interest, we are excited to announce that we are initiating the convening of a Bargaining Survey Development Team; this important survey is how unions first assess staff priorities to develop their initial proposal to management.

Anyone in the bargaining unit is welcome and encouraged to reach out if you would like to play a role in this very important process!

Updates

Did you miss the last info session? Read notes here!

  • Last week we went over the election and bargaining process, leaving time for Q&A at the end.
  • Expanded versions of the info session slides are linked below.

Upcoming Info Sessions

  • Next info session: Our next info session is scheduled for Friday, January 3rd at 1 PM ET. We’ll spend time sharing recent updates and leave time at the end for Q&A. No charge code will be provided to attend this info session and staff must use time outside of work to attend. Invites will be coming to your non-work email over the weekend!

New Resource Highlight 

Bargaining 101: Let’s talk about bargaining

  • This new slide deck explains:
    • Key rights we secure by forming a union
    • A high-level explanation of the bargaining process from start to finish
    • How union organizing teams typically communicate with the bargaining unit to assess priorities
    • Examples of how compromises might be made during bargaining

Staff Bargaining Priorities + Contract Examples

  • This new slide deck provides in-depth examples of possible priorities that have been put forth by your colleagues, as well as real-world examples of contract language and union wins in the nonprofit sector. 
  • This deck has been organized by the four priorities outlined in the public letter.

Resources

Check out our CTWU folder!

New and Updated Resources

Previously Released Resource Directory


Feedback & Suggestions

If you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Have a good weekend everyone!
Email us: ctworkersunited@gmail.com