IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

August 11, 2021: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a Public Health Order that beginning August 12 all California school staff must either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit weekly negative tests.

NEW* Protect YOURSELF and YOUR LOVED Ones. Get a flu shot. Several locations (for KP members HERE).

NEW* CVS/Aetna HealthHUB. Health care closer to home. On site services and nurses. Available 7 days a week. Information and locations.

NEW* Committee Updates (including Negotiations)

NEW* New Chapter 2 Constitution and Bylaws. Online voting. Virtual meetings. Other new guidelines. Available for members in Downloads.

Last website update: November 24, 2021

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE

November 18, 2021: Negotiations team update click HERE

October 13, 2021: Mediation Update Your negotiations team did its utmost to get you the raise you deserve. The District refused to move on its offer to you, the membership, and did not participate in mediation with an open and honest mind. THEY ARE MORE WILLING TO GIVE SUBSTITUTES 16% PAY INCREASE.

September 2, 2021: Negotiations mediation between CSEA Chapter 2 and the District will be on October 13, 2021. Two State mediators will be present.

June 11, 2021: The LBUSD Negotiations team, under the direction of the Board Of Education, rejected any and all open offers as of June 11, 2021, including CSEA's proposal of 7 cents on the dollar.

COMING UP

All Long Beach Chapter 2 meetings via Zoom will now require to sign in to a free Zoom account. Go to Zoom.us and create your free account if you don't have one yet. Long Beach Chapter 2 meeting registrations will close at 1:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to verify attendees.

CSEA Free College Programs - Take college classes online for professional development, personal enrichment, or to earn an Associate and/or Bachelor's degree, including the option to earn a teaching credential, all at no-cost for tuition, books, and fees. Find out how HERE.

Bargaining 101 training - Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Open to any CSEA member interested in learning more about bargaining. Learn the basics of contract negotiations and best practices for strong bargaining teams. Check your email for details and registration information.