Dear Members,

We are aware of the concerns that many have expressed with regards to the proposed Friday closures. We are anxious to get your feedback and input at the General Meeting on September 17. Again, we want to stress the importance of your attendance at this meeting. We will also be discussing upcoming bargaining and the membership will be electing a Bargaining Committee as not all the Executive will be at the table at all times. Any members who are interested in sitting on the Bargaining Committee are invited to run for a seat at the bargaining table. Candidates will be expected to give a brief talk outlining what they hope to bring to this committee.

On Thursday (after the Executive meeting), you will be receiving a survey regarding bargaining. Please complete it by Wednesday’s meeting as bargaining could begin as early as October. As usual, your input is critical.

Please remember that we are a collective, and while changes may not have a negative impact on some members, for others, these proposed cuts hurt. Let’s support each other.

Bari Blackhart and Karen McCullough