[Faculty] Fwd: Strike preparations on hold, 48 hour blackout period in effect {Disarmed}

[Allen Plotkin]

FYI.
Allen


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From: CFA <cfa at calfac.org>
Date: Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 9:00 AM
Subject: Strike preparations on hold, 48 hour blackout period in effect
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To: Plotkin Allen <aplotkin at sciences.sdsu.edu>


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Dear Colleagues,

Yesterday, efforts to settle our contract dispute intensified; talks with
CSU management resumed and, for the first time, included the direct
participation of the Chancellor.  Prodded by the release of the
factfinder’s report and the looming April 13th strike date, the parties
decided to try talks once more before CFA leaders on all 23 campuses shut
the entire system down.

As the talks began, CFA was gratified that the Chancellor expressed the
same concerns we have highlighted for some time about the toll a
system-wide strike could take on the CSU. A strike would affect our
students, the faculty, and would put at risk the relationship between
faculty and the CSU administration for years to come.

In order to encourage fruitful talks, CFA and CSU management have agreed on
a two-day “blackout period.” During this quiet time we hope to develop an
agreement that not only settles this contract reopener but also can lead to
an improved relationship between the faculty and the CSU administration.

During this blackout period, we have agreed that neither party will talk to
the news media. Moreover, both sides will cease their campus-wide
communications and preparations for the strike.

At the conclusion of the 48 hours we will either have a tentative agreement
or it will be full speed ahead towards the strike.

For now, CFA is asking the faculty to put strike preparations on hold to
give both parties breathing room while we attempt to craft an agreement. I
want to thank all of the faculty who have been engaging in preparations for
their hard work, dedication, creativity, and bravery.  Please take a much
needed rest from these preparations for two days, and stay tuned for
another update on Friday morning of this week.

In Solidarity,


Jen Eagan
President, CFA




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