Greetings These past months have been challenging. As we support colleagues affected by layoffs and manage increased workloads, we are reminded of exactly why our union exists. Our collective power, built over years, has provided a critical foundation. Because of the determined fight of our members in 2018, those affected by layoffs received not only […]
Author: Nancy Howell
Spring 2025 Newsletter
Greetings As spring arrives, it’s a good time to look ahead—Summer 2025 will mark our third contract negotiation with the College. With the changing season comes a critical moment for all of us to come together, reflect on our needs, and prepare to make our voices heard. This negotiation isn’t just a routine check-in. It […]
Fall 2024 Newsletter
Greetings As the crisp autumn air ushers in the fall season, we find ourselves at the start of a new semester—filled with both opportunities and challenges. Fall is a season of change, a time to reflect on what’s passed and to look forward to what lies ahead. Our union, like the leaves that shift color […]
Union Statement Regarding Campus Events
April 30, 2024 The Emerson Staff Union-Local 888 SEIU joins our campus in expressing grief, mourning, disappointment, and pain resulting from the egregious and violent response by police to our students, staff, and faculty on April 25, 2024. Emerson students protesting for justice in Palestine have been arrested twice in as many months for nonviolent […]
Summer 2023 Newsletter
Greetings As the leaves begin to change and a new season approaches, we are thrilled to extend a warm welcome back to another academic year to each and every one of you. Change is certainly in the air with the new President, Jay Bernhardt, arriving on campus. The upcoming fall semester and arrival of new […]
Spring 2023 Newsletter
Spring 2023 Newsletter Greetings Let’s Check Your Math… Welcome, New Members! Meet the New Officers Get Involved! Become a Chapter Steward A Thank You to Our Departing Officers Follow Us on Social Greetings Greetings, colleagues and friends, and happy and healthy Spring 2023! Our Union continues to win progress for members and respect both from […]
Staff Union Files Federal Complaint Against College
Staff union files federal complaint against college by Camilo Fonseca via The Berkeley Beacon / “Emerson’s staff union filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board last month, charging the college with unfair labor practices.”
Emerson Staff Union Hopes for ‘More of a Voice’ in Second Contract
Emerson Staff Union hopes for ‘more of a voice’ in second contract by Adri Pray via The Berkeley Beacon / “Our overarching goal is to bring more equity to how staff are treated at Emerson and to ensure that the staff have more of a voice in decisions that are directly affecting our working conditions.”
Weekly Dispatch 5-18-18
SAVE THE DATE! All members are encouraged to vote to ratify the contract on May 31. The vote will take place on campus and the time frame and location will be announced soon. An email will be sent the week of May 21 with the full contract and an abbreviated version for you to look […]
Weekly Dispatch 5-11-18
At the union negotiations meeting yesterday, which President Pelton attended, management submitted numerous counter proposals, including compensation, benefits, parental leave, and performance evaluation. The union accepted the proposals, which means we have tentatively agreed on our first contract! The union negotiations team would like to thank our fellow members for all of the support you’ve […]