Bargaining Session #2 Update

• The REA bargaining team feels that the second session got off to a slow, overly complicated start. However, the district bargaining team was very impressed with our uniform, black REA swag. (Another chance to order is coming soon!)​
• We shared proposals for Articles 3, 4,10, 17, and 25. The district shared proposals for articles 4, 8, 10 and 25.
• The bargaining team was frustrated by the need to spend time rehashing ground rules we thought were clear in our initial session.
• Each side came with counters for all proposals presented so far, yet could only come to an agreement on Article 25. However, we have not tentatively agreed (TA) to anything yet. We are choosing not to TA any articles until the district has put forth all proposals.
• The district struck all of the proposed changes to Article 17 (Substitute and Student Teachers) so we have agreed to come back to that article at a later session as we need more time than just a week to rework that. Look out for a survey from the bargaining team soon soliciting feedback around how many hours are spent subbing by members.
• The turnout at the second session by REA members was great and extremely encouraging to the REA bargaining team (Especially in light of the fact that the district spent over an hour and a half in caucus). We appreciate you all sticking it out with us!