Happy summer, unit members! 

If you take a real break this summer and don’t see this until August, welcome back! If you, like most of us, are still working as always, or at home dealing with over-exuberant children, hang in there. Here at the union, we have some summer updates to share before leadership changes take effect in July, so let’s get to it. 

Team Updates

Hopefully, you knew about and participated in our recent election. The results are in and terms begin July 1. Our IVC CTA Executive Board has some reshuffling happening as well as a new addition! Starting next month, Liz Trevino will be our new CTA President, Steven Cauchon will be our recording secretary, and Barbara Reyes will be joining the team as treasurer. BIG thanks to Steven for stepping up to the presidential plate when he did and for all the hard work and long hours he put in on behalf of the union. 

As the first order of business for President Trevino, our negotiating team is going to see some changes too. As of July 1, Beatriz Avila will be coming back to replace Liz and join Austen Thelen on our negotiating team. Welcome back, Beatriz! 

Standing Rules Revamp

In other news, we will be updating our standing rules to increase transparency and awareness of MOUs with the district. Moving forward, any MOU negotiated with the District will be voted on by the Executive Board. Further, if an MOU would impact the working conditions or compensation for a majority of members, then it will be voted on by unit members. Once ratified, MOUs will be posted on our website so that we can all give them a read when we can’t sleep at night 

Saving the Best for Last: Negotiations

You probably noticed that our contract is still being negotiated. Unfortunately, the process has been moving a little more slowly than anticipated. Fortunately, our negotiating team will be working over the break and will provide an update during our first general faculty meeting, once we are back on contract.

See you all at Convocation in August! As always, if you have any questions, ideas, or concerns, we’re here to help! 

–your IVC CTA Executive Board for the remainder of the month

• President – Dr. Steven Cauchon
• Vice President – Xochitl Tirado
• Treasurer – Elizabeth Trevino
• Recording Secretary – Paige Lovitt
• Corresponding Secretary – Elizabeth Kemp
• Faculty Representative – Kristen Gomez