January 19, 2010
Dear Fellow Early Childhood Workers,
As we start a New Year let us not forget the past. We formed this Union so that our voices would be heard and that business would be done in an open and transparent manner. That everyone was treated fairly and granted the same rights.
As we celebrate our Second Anniversary of many brave and courageous people who voted YES for the formation of Northcoast Early Childhood Workers we are still working on a fair contract. Progress is very slow and your members of the Negotiations team have worked many hours to try to reach agreement with NCS management on many issues.
I like this quote from President Barack Obama, “Don’t think for a minute that power concedes without a fight. We’re not afraid of a fight when all of us work together; we have what it takes to win.”
We have new buttons that state “Contract Now”. I would encourage all members to wear these buttons to let everyone know we need to complete this contract soon.
STAND UP, SPEAK UP AND BE HEARD
In Unity,
Jennifer Turley
President of Local 6397
Northcoast Early Childhood Workers