Re: Union Leaders, Members on SCOTUS Grant of Cert in Friedrichs v. CTA

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Thank you! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 30, 2015, at 8:32 PM, Lauren Peterson <[email protected]> wrote: Tweeted! https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton/status/616041096167227394 <image.png> (Next up: Puerto Rico) On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 5:54 PM, Amanda Renteria < [email protected]> wrote: > 2 feels stronger. We need that going into tomorrow and Robby's mtg. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 30, 2015, at 5:40 PM, Ann O'Leary <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I vote for #2, but totally defer to my Political friends - Amanda and > Nikki? > > On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 2:39 PM, Lauren Peterson < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Here are a couple options that fit - let me know what you think? >> >> >> Our country is stronger when workers have a seat at the table & the right >> to organize. #SCOTUS <https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SCOTUS> should >> protect collective bargaining. -H >> >> The ability to organize & bargain collectively is a fundamental American >> right. Proud to stand with unions & working families. #SCOTUS >> <https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SCOTUS> -H >> >> On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 5:27 PM, Amanda Renteria < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Good w that. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Jun 30, 2015, at 5:12 PM, Ann O'Leary <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> OK - to get Lauren, Katie & Teddy started (12 characters too long): >>> >>> I stand firmly united behind our unions in their right to organize & >>> bargain collectively for higher wages that reflect the value of their >>> work.#SCOTUS <https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SCOTUS> >>> >>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 2:09 PM, Dan Schwerin < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Adding Lauren, Katie & Teddy >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 5:08 PM, Nikki Budzinski < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I think a tweet could work. It would be very helpful to do today. >>>>> For the sake of time, I'd take the tweet. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On Jun 30, 2015, at 5:02 PM, Dan Schwerin < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Would a tweet not do the trick here? >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 2:04 PM, Amanda Renteria < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I worry about being talking "fees". >>>>>> I like staying more at platitudes about what unions have done for >>>>>> workers. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jun 30, 2015, at 1:50 PM, Jake Sullivan < >>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Adding Dan. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jun 30, 2015, at 1:44 PM, Ann O'Leary <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I took a stab at a first draft. COMMS - Can you play with this and >>>>>> send it back around? >>>>>> >>>>>> Today, the United State Supreme Court announced that next term it >>>>>> will hear the case of *Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association*, >>>>>> which calls into question the right of public sector to collect a “fair >>>>>> share” fee when it bargains for non-union members. These fees ensure that >>>>>> our public sector unions can continue their fight for fair wages and >>>>>> benefits that teachers, nurses, child care workers, EMTs, and so many >>>>>> others deserve who serve our children and our communities day in and day >>>>>> out. These workers deserve to be part of the strong middle class in >>>>>> America and their unions help to make it so. I will be watching this case >>>>>> closely and will be standing firmly united behind our unions in their fight >>>>>> for their right to bargain collectively for the higher wages that reflect >>>>>> the value of their work. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Maya Harris < >>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> We support crafting a statement. Key is to stay at high level >>>>>>> reaffirming her support for protecting workers' right to organize and >>>>>>> perhaps stating hope Court will do the same (think she expressed hope >>>>>>> SCOTUS would rule in favor of marriage equality while the case was still >>>>>>> pending). But we don't want it to look like she's getting ahead of them >>>>>>> (e.g., predicting a bad outcome) since they've just taken the case and we >>>>>>> don't know the result. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jun 30, 2015, at 11:07 AM, Christina Reynolds < >>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Defer to policy on this—Ann/Maya? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *From:* Amanda Renteria [mailto:[email protected]] >>>>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 30, 2015 11:06 AM >>>>>>> *To:* Nikki Budzinski >>>>>>> *Cc:* Maya Harris; Ann O'Leary; Christina Reynolds; John Podesta; >>>>>>> Robby Mook; Brynne Craig; Marlon Marshall >>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: FW: Union Leaders, Members on SCOTUS Grant of Cert >>>>>>> in Friedrichs v. CTA >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> comms/policy - thoughts? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 11:04 AM, Nikki Budzinski < >>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Would it be possible to get a statement today? We can use it to >>>>>>> bring with us to policy and political meetings with the labor movement we >>>>>>> have in DC tomorrow and Thursday. This would be very helpful. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 10:29 AM, Amanda Renteria < >>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Agree. This would go along way if she said something about this. >>>>>>> She knows this issue well from her briefings, etc. +Policy +Reynolds >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 10:10 AM, Nikki Budzinski < >>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Below is the statement that public sector unions jointly put out in >>>>>>> response to Friedrichs. I'm talking to them about their next steps later >>>>>>> today. Nikki >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *From:* Maiers, Staci [NEA] [mailto:[email protected] >>>>>>> <[email protected]>] >>>>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 30, 2015 9:40 AM >>>>>>> *Subject:* Union Leaders, Members on SCOTUS Grant of Cert in >>>>>>> Friedrichs v. CTA >>>>>>> *Importance:* High >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> <image001.jpg> <image002.png> *<image003.jpg>* >>>>>>> <image004.jpg> <image005.jpg> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> For Immediate >>>>>>> Release Contact: NEA: >>>>>>> Staci Maiers, 202-270-5333 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> June 30, >>>>>>> 2015 >>>>>>> AFT: Kate Childs Graham, 202-393-6354 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> CTA: Frank Wells, 562-708-5425 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> AFSCME: Marianne von Nordeck, 202-429-4309 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> SEIU: Beau Boughamer, 202-730-7158 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *PUBLIC SERVICE WORKERS ON SUPREME COURT GRANT* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *OF CERT IN FRIEDRICHS V. CTA* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *Lawsuit Seeks to Curtail Freedom of Firefighters, Teachers, Nurses, >>>>>>> First-Responders to Stick Together and Advocate for Better Public Services, >>>>>>> Better Communities* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *Jeopardizes American Promise that Hard Work Leads Families to a >>>>>>> Decent Life* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> WASHINGTON—NEA President Lily Eskelsen García, AFT President Randi >>>>>>> Weingarten, CTA President Eric C. Heins, AFSCME President Lee Saunders, and >>>>>>> SEIU President Mary Kay Henry issued the following joint statement today in >>>>>>> response to U.S. Supreme Court granting cert to *Friedrichs v. >>>>>>> California Teachers Association*: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> “We are disappointed that at a time when big corporations and the >>>>>>> wealthy few are rewriting the rules in their favor, knocking American >>>>>>> families and our entire economy off-balance, the Supreme Court has chosen >>>>>>> to take a case that threatens the fundamental promise of America—that if >>>>>>> you work hard and play by the rules you should be able to provide for your >>>>>>> family and live a decent life. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> “The Supreme Court is revisiting decisions that have made it >>>>>>> possible for people to stick together for a voice at work and in their >>>>>>> communities—decisions that have stood for more than 35 years—and that have >>>>>>> allowed people to work together for better public services and vibrant >>>>>>> communities. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> “When people come together in a union, they can help make sure that >>>>>>> our communities have jobs that support our families. It means teachers can >>>>>>> stand up for their students. First responders can push for critical >>>>>>> equipment to protect us. And social workers can advocate effectively for >>>>>>> children’s safety. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> “America can’t build a strong future if people can’t come together >>>>>>> to improve their work and their families’ futures. Moms and dads across the >>>>>>> country have been standing up in the thousands to call for higher wages and >>>>>>> unions. We hope the Supreme Court heeds their voices.” >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> And public servants are speaking out, too, about how *Friedrichs v. >>>>>>> CTA* would undermine their ability to provide vital services the >>>>>>> public depends on. In their own words: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> “As a school campus monitor, my job is to be on the front lines to >>>>>>> make sure our students are safe. Both parents and students count on me—it’s >>>>>>> a responsibility that I take very seriously. It’s important for me to have >>>>>>> the right to voice concerns over anything that might impede the safety of >>>>>>> my students, and jeopardizing my ability to speak up for them is a risk for >>>>>>> everyone.” >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *—Carol Peek, a school campus security guard from Ventura, Calif.* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> “I love my students, and I want them to have everything they need to >>>>>>> get a high-quality public education. When educators come together, we can >>>>>>> speak with the district about class size, about adequate staffing, about >>>>>>> the need for counselors, nurses, media specialists and librarians in >>>>>>> schools. And we can advocate for better practices that serve our kids. With >>>>>>> that collective voice, we can have conversations with the district that we >>>>>>> probably wouldn’t be able to have otherwise―and do it while engaging our >>>>>>> communities, our parents and our students.” >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *—Kimberly Colbert, a classroom teacher from St. Paul, Minn.* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> “As a mental health worker, my colleagues and I see clients who are >>>>>>> getting younger and more physical. Every day we do our best work to serve >>>>>>> them and keep them safe, but the risk of injury and attack is a sad, scary >>>>>>> reality of the job. But if my coworkers and I come together and have a >>>>>>> collective voice on the job, we can advocate for better patient care, >>>>>>> better training and equipment, and safe staffing levels. This is about all >>>>>>> of us. We all deserve safety and dignity on the job, because we work >>>>>>> incredibly hard every day and it’s certainly not glamorous.” >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *—Kelly Druskis-Abreu, a mental health worker from Worcester, Mass.* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> “Our number one job is to protect at-risk children. Working >>>>>>> together, front-line social workers and investigators have raised standards >>>>>>> and improved policies that keep kids safe from abuse and neglect. I can't >>>>>>> understand why the Supreme Court would consider a case that could make it >>>>>>> harder for us to advocate for the children and families we serve—this work >>>>>>> is just too important.” >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *—Ethel Everett, a child protection worker from Springfield, Mass. * >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ### >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *About the National Education Association* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *The National Education Association is the nation’s largest >>>>>>> professional employee organization, representing nearly 3 million >>>>>>> elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education >>>>>>> support professionals, school administrators, retired educators and >>>>>>> students preparing to become teachers. Learn more at **www.nea.org* >>>>>>> <http://www.nea.org/>* and follow on Twitter at @NEAmedia.* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *About the American Federation of Teachers (AFT)* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *The American Federation of Teachers, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO, >>>>>>> was founded in 1916 and today represents 1.6 million members in more than >>>>>>> 3,000 local affiliates nationwide. AFT represents pre-K through 12th-grade >>>>>>> teachers; paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel; higher >>>>>>> education faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local >>>>>>> government employees; and nurses and other healthcare professionals. Go >>>>>>> online to **www.aft.org* <http://www.aft.org/>* or @AFTunion to >>>>>>> find out more.* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *About the California Teachers Association (CTA)* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *The 325,000-member California Teachers Association is affiliated >>>>>>> with the 3 million-member National Education Association. Find out more at * >>>>>>> *www.cta.org* <http://www.cta.org/>* and follow CTA on Twitter at >>>>>>> @CATeachersAssoc.* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *About the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal >>>>>>> Employees (AFSCME)**AFSCME is the nation’s largest and fastest >>>>>>> growing public service employees union with more than 1.6 million working >>>>>>> and retired members. AFSCME’s members provide the vital services that make >>>>>>> America happen. We are nurses, corrections officers, child care providers, >>>>>>> EMTs, sanitation workers and more. Read more online at * >>>>>>> *www.afscme.org* <http://www.afscme.org/>* and @AFSCME.* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *About the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) unites 2 million >>>>>>> diverse members in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The nation’s >>>>>>> largest health care union, SEIU represents nurses, LPNs, doctors, lab >>>>>>> technicians, nursing home workers, and home care workers in addition to >>>>>>> building cleaning and security industries, including janitors, security >>>>>>> officers, superintendents, maintenance workers, window cleaners, and >>>>>>> doormen and women. SEIU also represents public workers including local and >>>>>>> state government workers, public school employees, bus drivers, and child >>>>>>> care providers. 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