Campaigns
Jefferson Healthy Food Pilot Launch
Students ate local farm fresh healthy and scratch cooked options during the pilot launch in September!
09/26/2023
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Collective Bargaining
What do I need to know about the Protections for Public Workers Act?
In a groundbreaking move, Colorado has taken a significant step towards safeguarding the rights of its public employees with the recently enacted “Protections for Public Workers Act.” This legislation marks a turning point in extending essential rights to workers across various sectors, including hospitals, universities, public schools, and other quasi-governmental entities. This article dives into the core provisions of the Act, its resemblances to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Sections 7 and 8, and the profound impact it holds for workers and unions.
08/13/2023
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Campaigns
JESPA Ratification Outcome, Our Resolve, and the Fight Ahead
While we had several great wins with new contract language and wage schedules, the district fought many of the transformative changes we had advocated for, including vital issues such as livable wages, adequate staffing, improved health benefits, and an end to outsourcing. While we feel the weight of this disappointment, it only fuels our resolve to fight harder for the rights and demands that remain unmet.
06/30/2023
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Campaigns
Support for the Public Employees Workplace Protection Act SB23-111
Here in Jeffco Public Schools, workers have been speaking up and organizing for better learning conditions for our students, for fiscal responsibility, and for quality, healthy food in our cafeterias. We campaigned to keep schools safe and open to students who need resources and school lunch during COVID. We have fought against the misuse of
03/13/2023
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Campaigns
Agreement Reached on Benefits Advisory Committee
JESPA and JCEA (the Jefferson County Education Association) joined forces to negotiate a new process for the Benefits Advisory Committee. JESPA/JCEA and the District reached an agreement that outlines the rules for how the committee operates. “We needed a stronger voice on this committee, as well as transparency, and fairness,” said Lara Center, JESPA President.
10/03/2022
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Action Alert
JESPA and JCEA to bargain Health Benefits Committee Structure
JESPA and JCEA head to the bargaining table TOGETHER to address concerns with the Health Benefits Committee! The Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC) has been run for too long outside of the bargaining table. The committee has made decisions regarding healthcare which JESPA found to be a violation of the JESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement. We filed
09/20/2022
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Campaigns
JESPA supports Healthy School Meals for All Campaign Kickoff
As Students Go Back to School Healthy School Meals for All Ballot Measure Campaign Kicks Off JESPA and our Allies Urge YES Vote for Kids Edgewater, CO – Today, JESPA stood in support of the Healthy School Meals for All campaign, which officially launched marking a remarkable moment in Colorado’s future. This November, voters can
08/11/2022
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Campaigns
Jefferson County Public Schools Support Professionals and the Board of Education ratify new contract
Starting pay for union workers increases by 44% with historic new deal.
07/27/2022
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Campaigns
JESPA Members ratify Tentative Agreement for $3 per hour/$18 Starting Pay
This content is restricted to members only. You must register or login with your account – email must be the same as the home email address in your membership file.
06/23/2022
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Collective Bargaining
Jeffco BOE implements unilateral health insurance increases without bargaining
Jeffco employees received emails about premium increases and plan changes on Wednesday, April 20th. This is because the Jeffco Board of Education took action at their April 7th Board meeting to authorize these changes. This is a violation of our Collective Bargaining Agreement and violates the principles of good faith bargaining. The district implemented a
04/22/2022
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