Dear Colleagues:
As we witness the rapidly changing worldwide events around the COVID-19 virus many emotions can arise for all of us. Each person will face situations like this in their own way, but one thing that I hope helps in some small way is to create some space around and help alleviate any anxiety you may have about your job security, workplace safety, and the progress and best interests of our students.
Each year, money is set aside in the contract for professional learning activities, conferences, and travel, and faculty can apply for up to $1,500 of these PAC funds per year. This year, our budget is $30,000, and already, we have approved about $25,000 worth of requests...
The Social Security Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). These two provisions, which only apply to public employees in certain states, will either reduce your ability to collect previously earned Social Security benefits, or, in many cases...
At the College of Marin Appreciation Luncheon on May 24th 2018, the Academic Senate recognized the United Professors of Marin Bargaining Team with a Certificate of Appreciation of outstanding work over the last few years in fighting for the faculty's interests.
