As we head into another very difficult budget year where the Governor is already threatning to cut school funding in 2009, We all need to work together to prevent the Districts from balancing their budgets on the backs of Classified Employees.

In the next few months we will all have to take action to protect our jobs. This means we must act in the true spirit of unionism and join our brothers and sisters as they take action in their chapters.

One very important event you can participate in will be December 8th 2008 at the Capistrano Unified School District Board meeting (33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675). Chapter 224 has planned a rally to tell the BOT we will not stand for anymore cuts to Classified.

The following is an excerpt from an article written by Ronda Walen CSEA Chapter 224 President

It is anticipated that the Capistrano Unified SchoolBoard (CSEA Ch. 224) will vote on final budget revisions on December 8 at the regular meeting 6:00pm.

WE ALL NEED TO BE PREPARED. I realize that we’re heading into the holiday season and that we’re all about to be very busy and distracted with holiday activities such as shopping, cooking and social engagements, but if we don’t take care of business first, come next year, we may not have the job or salary to pay for all that holiday hoopla. While you’re getting your social calendar together for the holidays, don’t forget to add the dates of the next two budget meetings and school board meeting. Then make sure you get there. Check our chapter website often for new developments and information. Let's make last year the last time CUSD balances the budget on our backs.(full article at www.weare224.org)

Please join your brothers and sisters for a BBQ hot Dog dinner (5:30) and rally to help protect jobs.

For more information contact Kenny Wilson CSEA Organizer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   714-532-7135