By now you should have all received copies of the newly printed contract, as well as your retroactive pay. A second meeting is planned for November 20, 2000. Considerable enthusiasm for union collaboration is apparent. The status of grievances remains about the same with three still waiting for the actual arbitration hearing to begin sometime next spring. In some instances justice delayed is justice denied, but there is little we can do about speeding up the process.
Arbitration is faster than the courts.
The Leave without Pay Grievance will be heard at level three on November 29th and one of the three grievances is scheduled for mediation intervention on November 27th and 28th. Finally a reminder that this month is Benefits Month when you may change the type of health insurance plan that covers your medical care. The open enrollment period lasts from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30th. Others are scheduled later elsewhere in the state. Soon you will be receiving a special invitation to a prelude to the AAUP Holiday Party.