Part-time faculty attended a free conference designed specifically for their issues where they heard about practical tips for applying for unemployment benefits and the main reasons claims are denied, as well as a presentation on how part-time faculty across the country are working together to make their union stronger from AFT Higher Education Asst. Director Alyssa Picard.
AFT Washington President welcomes attendees
Michael Boggess, Chair of the Contingent Faculty Issues Committee
Conference attendees
Presentation on unemployment insurance for part-time faculty
Conference attendees
Lobbyist Bernal Baca talks about the 2014 legislative session
Pierce College faculty Tom McCarthy and Dawn Plourde
Seattle CC faculty member shares her experience in the Legislature
Karen Strickland
Alyssa Picard, AFT Higher Ed Assistant Director
Tracey Whitten, AFT Washington Internal Organizer