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.r .. N. �.... sea.com/come 'f'11 pt6SI11C.S3Sge�IY181I1.a��38Ct ion Re. Chapter Release Tlme > Periodicals > Modules and Publicationsio > FormsAl > Buiktins0 > Resolutionsil-- — > Compensation Survey Results > Clipsheet > CSEA Artwork Gallerylo > Policy HandbookA > Public Relations Ofter Resource NaworkA > Webmaster's ComenG > Links > California Education Code Login I �� I Store i Site Map I«gftejl,rr IildjGli4 ��i"+.iifl{li * rtvw, 0 ' ixil�t�+i� ?ts'fin j Home: Resources Protecting California's caregivers 4/6/2005 Gov. Schwarzenegger's proposed polities and Initiatives are attacking the backbone of CaMlornia's Infrastructure. A JW The caregivers of California are under attacki Last year the governor focused his assaults on SB 1419 and classified employees. This year, under the guise of "reform," he is attacking more than a million California workers and their families — firefighters, nurses, teachers, classified employees, peace officers and others who serve the people of California. He is going after the people who protect our homes and communities, teach and look after our children, care for the elderly and disabled, protect the environment and serve California citizens in dozens of other ways. Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed policies and Initiatives are attacking the backbone of California's infrastructure and the future of our state. Tough times call for tough action ... and time are tough timesl So what are we doing? We are fighting back, mobilizing our resources and taking actionl I am proud of the efforts that have been made—but there Is so much more work to be done. CSEA members, staff and our coalition partners have participated in more than a dozen concerted activities already. If you were involved, I thank you. If you have not been invited to participate in one of these events, you will be. This battle will last through spring, summer and likely into the fall. We are taking a multifaceted approach to combat the governor's campaign against the people of California. When appropriate, we've taken our message to the street —rallying to help local communities and media better understand our position. We are working diligently within the Education and Labor Coalitions to maximize our collective efforts and to prove, In spite of rhetoric by detractors, that our special Interests are the students of California's public schools and colleges. We've also begun pursuing legal action to help stave off these attacks. You will be hearing more as these efforts develop. Our recently forged relationship with the California Labor Federation (CLF) is paying dividends. Through that affiliation, we've not only been able to build relationships with our brothers and sisters in the public sector, but have also enlisted the support of private sector unions. The CLF has pledged support and funding for our cause. The governor, if he does not get his way with the legislature, has promised to take his Issues directty to the voters with a special election in November. In that event, our coalition is pursuing several offensive measures to be placed on the same ballot. Last year, the governor vetoed good legislation that would have substantively Improved the lives of Californians — measures that promised cheaper prescription drugs for seniors, protections from unscrupulous car dealers and a needed Increase in the minimum wage. If he Insists on holding an unnecessary and expensive special election, we will take that opportunity to counter some of the damage he has done by placing these vetoed initiatives on the fall ballot — putting them directly before the voters of California... and we will win! We want and need your opinions, Ideas and participation. During the next couple of months, Executive Director Bud Dougherty and I will be traveling throughout the state conducting town hall -style meetings with members. Not only will we explain what CSEA Is doing to protect its members hard-earned rights; well share our plans on how you can get involved. Look for us at a town hall meeting near you! Working together we can defeat Governor Schwarzenegger's campaign against public education, workers and the people of California! :)f 2 4/19/2005 5:37 PM