Committee Call-Out

The Local's Political Action and Social Justice Committee is looking for members. The work of this committee normally focuses on a single issue throughout its tenure, such as post-residency fees. Issues to be addressed are determined by the committee's members. For more information or to join the committee, contact the Local's Activism Chair, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Members are needed for both the Bylaws and Scholarships Committees. You can learn more about the work involved in both committees here. You may also contact the Committees' Chair, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or to express your interest in sitting on one or both of the committees.

Message From The Local's Executive Committee

The members of the Executive Committee (EC) would like to thank all of the Stewards who attended our first Stewards meeting of the year at the end of November. Two main motions were discussed and approved at the meeting.

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Changes To The Financial Aid Fund Application Deadline

Beginning January 2015, applications to the Local's Financial Aid Fund (FAF) will now be due on the 1st rather than on the 15th of each month. As always, if the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be due the following business day. More information about the FAF can be found here.

Solidarity Events

If the Stewards in your department have not yet hosted a union solidarity event for the members in your department, keep an eye out for communications from them early in the new year wherein they will provide you with information about when and where they will be hosting a get-together.

Read more: Solidarity Events