Much progress has been made at the negotiation table this week. As you know, Monday was added this week and the teams met for a half of a day. Both Tuesday and Wednesday, the teams met for full days and intense discussions.
The teams will again meet on Thursday for another full day that may even extend into the evening. There has even been talk of adding more days if tomorrow does not provide enough time.
Despite the continued progress, there is still significant tension on some key issues that have great importance to the members. The Seattle EA team continues to follow the guidance that members have shared through surveys, focus groups, building meetings and individual emails.
Another communication will be sent out Thursday evening with an update on bargaining and upcoming activities.
In the meantime, start spreading the word that Seattle EA members will be wearing blue on Tuesday, August 31 as a united symbol of what we can achieve for our schools and students through collaboration and innovation. SEA members are ready!
General Membership Meeting
Thursday, September 2
4:30 p.m.
SPU’s Royal Brougham Pavilion
3414 3rd Ave W (at W. Nickerson)
For more information about basis for the jointly recommended proposal that has been discussed, please follow this link: http://www.seattlewea.org/index.php/component/content/article/252-the-basis-for-the-joint-proposal
