http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com Fighting for Economic Justice for All Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:44:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you've seen it, watch it again and consider posting a comment on the YouTube page: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pctMvVHTNAo If you haven't seen it, take 5 minutes to be moved, inspired and informed about the Living Wage Campaign! Either way, PASS IT ON to folks you know: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pctMvVHTNAo And let folks know they can ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2008/03/27/rewind-replay-watch-it-again/ Hey everyone! I went to the faculty meeting and after Dr. Guthrie gave his presentation I spoke for a few minutes and this is what I had written (I think I may have added a few things here and there): I have been asked to speak about why as alumnae ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2008/03/27/report-back-alum-speaks-at-asc-faculty-meeting/ Dear President Kiss and Agnes Scott College Board of Trustees,   As a proud Agnes Scott Alumna I was appalled, while I was in college and to this day, at the treatment of some of the members of the staff. How can members of the staff positively contribute to ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2008/03/27/carmens-letter-of-support/ ASC LWC Board Resolution PowerPoint http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2008/03/27/asc-lwc-board-resolution-powerpoint-breakdown/ This from the fliers for the rally the ASC LWC had in Feb... If I made a living wage, my bills would be paid on time. If I made a living wage, I could afford to send my kids on field trips. If I made a living wage, I would be able to ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2008/03/27/if-i-made-a-living-wage/ LWC Letter of Support Letter of Support InformationASC December 8, 2007 Dear President Kiss and Agnes Scott College Board of Trustees, I am writing to let you know that I support a living wage at Agnes Scott College. I support and commend the Agnes Scott College Living Wage Campaign's efforts to ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/letter-of-support-also-attached-click-below/ ASC LWC Letter of Support *Agnes Scott College Living Wage Campaign*   Thank you for supporting the Agnes Scott College Living Wage Campaign!   We have the opportunity to make history at ASC--together we can secure a living wage on our campus.   We hope ASC will receive letters/emails from around the country, so tell your ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/letter-of-support-information/ I am writing in support of a TRUE living wage for all ASC staff.  When I read the Board's Resolution on Living Wage Policy, I was disturbed by the timeline for implementation of changes.  Moreover, I was offended by the length of service awards, beginning with $200 for 5 years ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/a-letter-one-2003-alum-enclosed-with-her-letter-of-support-to-the-president-and-board-of-trustees/  email: ascalumsforalivingwage@gmail.com for more information or call 404-966-2143. http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/the-asc-living-wage-campaign-video/ Announcement List for Everyone! We have created a general ASC Living Wage Campaign list (ASCLivingWage-Announce@googlegroups.com) for those of you who would like to stay updated on the campaign.  We will post updates, volunteer needs and actions people can take to the list--it will NOT be a discussion list.  email: ascalumsforalivingwage@gmail.com to join! http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/17/   http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/from-the-president/ The Hard Numbers ASC Living Wage Campaign Figures Compiled by Steve Guthrie 11/11/07 Comparing the Board resolution with the Living Wage Campaign proposal. The current base starting pay is $10.82 an hour. As of July 2007, all current ASC employees (this doesn't apply to Aramark employees working beside ASC employees in the dining hall) ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/the-hard-number/   A Brief Review of the ASC Living Wage Campaign: *  Early 1990's: Faculty and Staff of ASC have periodic, arranged, informal dinner discussions, to facilitate meaningful relationships between the two traditionally isolated groups. Faculty in the process learn of employees financial struggles, as well as the blatant condescension and more subtle ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/a-brief-review-of-the-asc-living-wage-campaign/   I support a living wage because I care about the behind the scenes work that went (and goes) on to make Agnes Scott a beautiful, calm place to learn, to grow, to make mistakes and to keep trying.  As much as I loved my professors who pushed me, who held me, who taught ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/treah-caldwell-why-i-support-a-living-wage-at-asc/   Why I support a Living Wage at Agnes Scott College    Over ten years ago, I recall reading the Profile piece "What it's Like to Be a Maid Here" while attending Agnes Scott. The article was written just two years prior to my freshman year at ASC, yet somehow the description of ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/meredith-stepp-why-i-support-a-living-wage-at-asc/   Living wage address at faculty meeting, 11 May 2007 The Ray of Light Fund has been and continues to be an important "charitable band aid" of mutual support in times of life emergencies.  Those of us on the Ray of Light steering committee appreciate the genuine concern and generous giving from ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/tina-pippin-why-i-support-a-living-wage-at-asc/   I support a lliving wage because as a custodian at Agnes Scott I see first hand  what the effects of not having one  has ment to me as well as my co-workers. I have been employed here for 42 years and my wages have finally got to $14.40(I still pay ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/della-spurley-why-i-support-a-living-wage-at-asc/  Do you blog?  Consider blogging about the ASC living wage campain!  If you do, send us your link and we will post it!  thanks! ascalumsforalivingwage@gmail.com http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/blog-about-the-asc-living-wage-campaign/ Send us why you support a living wage at ASC (as short or as long as you would like it to be) and we will post it on our blog and use it to recruit more folks to join the campaign.  We need people to understand why this issue is ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/why-do-you-support-a-living-wage-at-asc/ October 26, 2007 Dear Agnes Scott College Board of Trustees, Since 1994, the Agnes Scott College Living Wage Campaign (LWC) has been pushing for just wages, a democratized workplace, and institutionalized respect. We know that Agnes Scott College can be a collegiate leader of economic justice and truly “live honorably” as ... http://asclivingwagecampaign.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/dear-agnes-scott-college-board-of-trustees/