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Voices raised in solidarity

Posted on May 13, 2011 by admin
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We are far from “Settled”

Posted on May 13, 2011 by admin5

When will we be settled? 1) When no faculty member comes to work wondering when the next shoe is going to drop. 2) When no student is displaced because of short-sighted decision-making from short-sighted leadership. 3) When faculty are considered … Continue reading →

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Redux: MHCC’s Administration just keeps growing and growing and…

Posted on May 4, 2011 by admin5

Case Study #2: College Advancement According to MHCC’s website, “The Office of College Advancement is here to help promote Mt. Hood Community College. Cassie McVeety, is the media liaison for the College. The staff writes press releases to promote MHCC … Continue reading →

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Mediation update 5/3/11

Posted on May 3, 2011 by admin

After 12 hours of mediation yesterday, we are no closer to settling the contract. But we have learned a number of important things about the Board’s positions and mentality. 1) This is NOT about money. We made a package proposal … Continue reading →

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To the Part-time Faculty of Mt Hood Community College

Posted on May 3, 2011 by admin5

Many of you know who I am. I have been a local, statewide, and even at times a national advocate for part-time faculty rights for 15 years. I currently sit on the Oregon Education Association (OEA) Community College Council and … Continue reading →

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Strike Announced

Posted on April 30, 2011 by admin
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“Replacements” Really?

Posted on April 29, 2011 by admin5

The College has reported that it intends to hire qualified, full-time replacements for faculty that exercise their legal right to strike.  Assuming that “replacement” mean equivalents, we wonder how they are going to accomplish this monumental task. We did some … Continue reading →

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MHCCFA Bargaining Chair Sara Williams’ Statement to the Press

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin5

4.28.2011  12:30 p.m. Thank you for coming. It is with regret that we invite you to hear our announcement today. The MHCCFA has sent notice to the College that the full time faculty will strike beginning on Thursday, May 12. … Continue reading →

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Bad Hires, Bad Fires

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin5

Shortly after Dr. Ski arrived in July 2008, he terminated the contract of many managers (Vice Presidents, Directors and other exempt employees). While this is not unusual with a new president, what IS unusual are the high costs resulting from … Continue reading →

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MHCC Faculty Respond to College’s Plans to Hire Replacement Faculty

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2011 CONTACT: Sara Williams PHONE: 503-491-7475 mhcc_faculty@hotmail.com PORTLAND, ORE.— Today, the full-time faculty of MHCC learned that the college is planning to hire “permanent full-time replacement” faculty in the event of a legal strike by … Continue reading →

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