Dear Friends: I wanted to speak to you about a recent development that is a cause for serious concern for all of YUSA.
On May 15, 2012, the employer closed the position of three YUSA members and 1 CPM member in the Department of Theatre in the Faculty of Fine Arts. This has eliminated all of the non-academic staff in the entire department. One of these employees has worked in this same position for over 25 years.
We are very concerned that if the Department of Theatre believes that there is no need for non-academic staff, that other departments may also believe this and take similar action. This is a concern for all of YUSA.
The students are very upset and are voicing their concern through an on-line petition. I hope that you will sign this petition and demonstrate your support for the staff and the preservation of our bargaining unit.
The petition is located here. Please sign up and stand up for jobs, and for YUSA.
Sincerely,
Joanie Cameron Pritchett
President, YUSA
