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View the CT News March/April 2025 issue at https://www.ctumsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CTU-Newsletter-Mar-Feb-25-UPDATED.pdf In this issue, President Deb Bittner provides information on the health care agreement reached on March 28. We also visit the layoff process and how it works, highlight CT members in the community, provide information on the measles outbreak, highlight member milestones, and much more.

CTU joined the Hands Off rally at the Michigan State Capitol on Saturday, April 5. We do not consider this a political party position. We believe this is a solidarity and anti-union issue. We lent our voice to show support for other unions, especially in the wake of the firing of the federal workers who saw their collectively bargained contract ignored. 

We are asking that you join our allies and community members across the country to tell our federal government: Hands Off Our Unions! The event was sponsored by the Michigan State AFL-CIO, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the Hands Off Movement, and volunteers. If you unable to join the rally for whatever reason, we understand. But we urge you to write letters, send emails or make phone calls expressing your dislike of these policies and invasions of our rights and privacy.

In solidarity,
Deb

View the Jan/Feb 2025 CT News at https://www.ctumsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CTU-Newsletter-Jan-Feb-25-2.pdf . In this issue, President Deb Bittner provides an update on the health care bargaining and discusses its history and procedures. We also recap the Winter Membership Meeting, provide an update on the federal policies and the effects on the university, and wraps up the CTU 50 year celebration with a look back.

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our longtime union activist, LaRene Smith. Here is the link to her obituary:

LaRene Smith Obituary