WCTC Part-Time United Faculty

- News Update #2 -

January 20, 1998

Your Strong Show of Support Leads to Petition for Election

On January 20, 1998, WCTEA and WEAC filed a petition with Wisconsin’s labor board, Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC), for a collective bargaining representation election for WCTC’s 900+ Part-time faculty. This would not have been possible without the strong show of support from so many of you. Thank you!

According to procedures established by the WERC, the Union and College will meet soon to work out details such as the election date (possibly this Spring). The secret ballot election, which will be conducted by the WERC, will allow you to vote on forming a representative organization that can engage in collective bargaining negotiations with WCTC to:

· Give you a collective voice on issues of wages, hours, and working conditions

· Secure paid prep time

· Make Part-Time Faculty a partner within WCTC . . . and more!

WCTC Part-Time United Faculty Organizing Committee volunteers will be contacting you over the next few months to answer your questions, share information, and keep you informed on these important topics.

Judge Upholds WCTEA/WEAC’s Open Records Request

In accordance with Wisconsin’s Open Records law, Waukesha Circuit Court Judge John Kieffer has ruled that WCTEA/WEAC’s request for the addresses and phone numbers of part-time faculty was legal, and has ordered WCTC to release the information.

The judge stated that his decision is limited to this request and does not require the College to release information in other situations. In the judge’s own words, "This ruling does not open the flood gates." The judge’s ruling excluded those employees who are sworn police officers, fire fighters and EMTs.

The WCTC Part-Time United Faculty Organizing Committee pledges to use all addresses and phone numbers discreetly and only to provide you with information to make an informed decision on the important issue of union representation for collective bargaining.

If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to call Jeannie Lehmann at 414-251-1756 or e-mail her at lehmannj@WEAC.org

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