Community
Honoring the Struggle for Freedom: Labor Leaders Shine at 3rd Annual Labor Seder
JESPA Executive Director Vicki Flores celebrated as an honoree at the 3rd annual Interfaith Labor Seder.
04/20/2024
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Campaigns
Health Aides and Paraeducators Petition for a Raise
Jeffco’s health aides and paraeducators support student who have special needs, and due to low pay and high turnover, are often short-staffed or spread thin.
04/18/2024
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Campaigns
JESPA and Community Campaign Against Corporate Interests in Public Schools
In the heart of Jefferson County’s schools, the Jeffco Education Support Professionals Association (JESPA) has been championing campaigns that highlight corporate influence in our public schools. These campaigns, rooted in the principles of fairness, equity, and the welfare of students and staff, aim to address critical issues like understaffing, fair wages, as well as push
02/28/2024
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Campaigns
JESPA, Coloradans for the Common Good, and Jeffco Food Policy Council Unite for Student Well-being: Jeffco Board of Education Meeting Recap
Saturday, February 17, 2024 Thursday night’s Jeffco Board of Education meeting was marked by impassioned advocacy as community leaders converged to address critical issues affecting student well-being and access to quality education. Representatives from the Jeffco Education Support Professionals Association (JESPA), Coloradans for the Common Good (CCG), and the Jeffco Food Policy Council voiced concerns
02/17/2024
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Community
JESPA Urges Swift Action and Accountability for HopSkipDrive and Jeffco Administrators
JESPA Complaint Regarding Unauthorized Use of District Resources
02/14/2024
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Grievances
Standing Up for Respect: JESPA’s Fight for Due Process and Employee Rights
Have you ever felt unfairly treated at work?
02/14/2024
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Grievances
JESPA Files Complaint With State Department of Labor over Hiring Practices
Several violations are occurring on Jeffco’s job board, while district ignores a staffing crisis.
02/14/2024
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Collective Bargaining
JESPA Advances Student-Centered Proposals for Collective Bargaining
The Jeffco Education Support Professionals Association (JESPA) is proud to announce our collective bargaining proposals, focused on strengthening our schools through job stability, consistent service, and student-centered staffing.
01/29/2024
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Collective Bargaining
Rescheduled Bargaining Kick-Off & General Membership Meeting: – Copy
Register now to attend the members only bargaining kickoff!
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.
01/05/2024
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Collective Bargaining
JESPA’s Fight for Quality and Affordable Healthcare Continues!
JESPA started engaging in the battle for quality healthcare two years ago. We started by demanding a fair structure for the Benefits Advisory Committee and by identifying one source of the problem with benefits: the district’s FLAT contribution per employee enrolled in health insurance. That flat contribution means that even if our health insurance premiums
12/08/2023
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