DIVISION UPDATE: NOVEMBER 2009
THE ECONOMY AND OUR JOBS
We are living through one of the most challenging periods in recent U.S. history. The downturn in the economy is having an adverse impact on public sector budget deficits -- and our jobs.
We are faced with the threat of layoffs, loss of jobs from school closings, less tolerance, more discipline, a decrease in student populations and a host of other issues.
As we move forward into 2010, we need to address these issues so that we can lessen the negative impact on us and our families.
We have some ideas but we would like to hear your thoughts as well.
We will be holding a CPS division meeting on March 20, 2010, to discuss these and other issues.
Additional information about this meeting will be posted on the Web site as soon as it is available.
SECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM
On a more positive note, we have heard from many of our brothers and sisters that are security staff informing us that they are pleased with the security training they have received this year.
The smaller training sessions create an atmosphere for more individualized interaction between trainers and the security staff.
Most of the trainers are former CPS security officers or security aides. Thus, they have had hands-on experience and can relate to the challenges that security personnel face every day.
The union has fought long and hard with CPS to develop a physical intervention policy and we were finally successful. The result of that success has translated into a more comprehensive physical intervention training program.
LOCAL 73 HOLIDAY PARTY
You are cordially invited to come out to Plumbers Hall on SATURDAY DECEMBER 12 (NOTE NEW DATE!!!) for the Local 73 Holiday Party. The celebration of the season begins at 7 p.m. and ends at midnight. The address is 1340 W. Washington Blvd. in Chicago. Admission is $5. By far, it's the best $5 party in the city.
BONUS CHECKS
Look for your $250 bonus check on your regular December 18th pay check. (Please note that this bonus check is subject to all state and federal tax deductions.)
SIGN UP FOR THE LOCAL 73 CPS EMAIL LIST
Now that CPS has provided all Local 73 members with a CPS email address, the union can communicate with you electronically if you sign up to receive union information and updates.
It's easy to register. JUST CLICK ON THIS LINK and fill out the online registration form.
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? CONCERNS?
If you need to reach us for any reason, call the SEIU Local 73 Member Resource Center at 1-312-588-7630 or 1-888-734-8573.