Monthly Archives: May 2009

published at 6:21 pm Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Funky Buddha Lounge Event Keeps Educators Spirits High During Tough Times

CORE’s May 16th fundraiser took place at the Funky Buddha Lounge. Around 150 people were in attendance. The evening began with the acoustic stylings of local favorite singer/guitarist Rich Cantu. Afterwords, The crowd was given a brief history of CORE and what the caucus is currently doing to change the CTU into a union that [...]

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published at 8:52 am Sunday, May 10, 2009

CORE Represents at Labor Notes Conference

CORE members were highly visible at Saturday May 9th’s “Troublemakers School” hosted by Labor Notes and Malcom X. College. CORE members participated in workshops where they learned:  how to prepare effective grievances for possible arbitration, fighting back in the public sector, and organizing and bargaining during an economic crisis among other topics crucial for fighting [...]

Topics: Events / Meetings / Outreach