Hi everyone!
I wanted to provide the campus furlough ratification numbers as promised last week. I apologize for the delay in getting these numbers out to our membership. It has been difficult trying to find the time, and more importantly an Internet connection, while I have been on vacation in the Midwest. Thanks in advance for your understanding.
Chapter Furlough Ratification Numbers
Over the week of July 13th, Chapter 324 held their ratification vote for the furlough agreement. A previous communication gave statewide ratification percentages by Unit. I wanted to provide the results for Chapter 324 for comparison. A total of 135 represented employees submitted their vote from Chapter 324.
Here are the results for Chapter 324:
Unit 2 – NO REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES AT CSU-CI
Unit 5 – YES – 92%; NO – 8%;
Unit 7 – YES – 92%; NO – 8%;
Unit 9 – YES – 95%; NO – 5%;
Here are the results statewide:
Unit 2 – YES – 86%; NO – 14%
Unit 5 – YES – 77%; NO – 23%
Unit 7 – YES – 81%; NO – 19%
Unit 9 – YES – 82%; NO – 18%
I am amazed at the near unanimous consent of our represented membership to approve the furlough agreement. I believe it speaks to the character of our employees that an overwhelming majority of us would be willing to sacrifice in order to preserve the jobs of the many. As previously stated, this does not mean that those who voted in favor of layoffs, or even those who voted for the furlough agreement, do not have legitimate concerns about this furlough agreement. Please keep sending your feedback so we can represent ALL our employees and their concerns.
In Union and Solidarity,
Joseph Dobzynski, Jr.
CSUEU Chapter 324 – President