Resolution for local Labor  Council

SUPPORT OF CAMPUS EQUITY WEEK  October 27-31, 2003

    Whereas, community colleges, four-year colleges, and universities across the United States and Canada have been relying increasingly on the exploitation of part-time and temporary faculty and graduate assistants;

    Whereas, these contingent workers are generally paid at a rate that makes a mockery of the principle of equal pay for equal work, and have little or no job security;

    Whereas, the overuse of exploited part-time and temporary faculty seriously harms the quality of instruction and service that students need and deserve, and for which they pay substantial tuition rates;

    Whereas, the public needs to understand the harmful effects of this exploitation if it is to be stopped;

    Whereas, a coalition of activists and international unions--including the AFT and the CWA--has designated the week of October 27 through October 31, 2003 as CAMPUS EQUITY WEEK, and is organizing a variety of activities, rallies, and media events across San Diego county in order to educate the public about these abuses; now, therefore, be it

    RESOLVED, that the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council endorses CAMPUS EQUITY WEEK; and, therefore, be it further

    RESOLVED, that the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council will inform members and affiliates about CAMPUS EQUITY WEEK, and will urge their support of its principles.

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