PROTEST THE UNFAIR FIRING OF UMASS LOWELL ADJUNCT UNION PRESIDENT UAW Local 1596. HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 1,000 PROTEST LETTERS.

The President of the Adjunct Faculty Union UAW 1596 has been fired after 28 years and replaced with a temporary, non-union hire. See the attached document for details of the case: Please send your messages of protest and support for Ellen Martins to Chancellor Marty Meehan and to President Robert Caret, below: Chancellor Marty Meehan Email: Office of the Chancellor Allen House, UMass Lowell South Two Solomon Way Lowell, MA 01854. Phone: 978-934-2201 Fax: 978-934-3000 If you write to Meehan, please copy Caret – who is his boss. President Robert Caret E-mail Office of the President Robert L. Caret 225 Franklin Street, 33rd Floor Boston, MA 02110 Phone:617-287-7050 After you send your letter or e-mail, let us know. We’ll post a running total. Our goal is 1,000 letters in support of Ellen Martins and against union-busting tactics. Some points to remember: · 28 years of exemplary service · 1 year as union president. · Glowing student evaluations · Experienced horn musician and teacher · Replaced by young man, no experience in teaching · Replacement is a visiting lecturer – a temporary, non-union position Your own words are best, but here’s a sample e-mail. [table] [tr][td]Dear President Caret and Chancellor Meehan, I am writing to protest the firing of Ellen Martins, a member of the horn faculty with 28 years of exemplary service and the President of the Adjunct Faculty Union. Ms. Martins has a record of outstanding service to the University and consistently glowing student evaluations. We question why Ms. Martins was replaced at this time by a faculty member in a non-union temporary position, who has no experience providing music instruction. Since this union was formed one year ago, Ms. Martins has led the newly formed adjunct union with professionalism and a desire to improve the educational experience of students at UMass Lowell. We expect UMass Lowell to respect labor unions, faculty and students. I strongly encourage you to investigate this action and reinstate Ms. Martins.[/td][/tr] [/table] For more information: Tess George UML Manning School of Business Union of Adjunct Faculty, Communication Director UAW Local 1596