As an unrelated point, I hate the word “recission.” I tend to use the word “repeal” instead, and as an active voice verb. However, as has been established, UTLA doesn’t really confer with English teachers on terminology.
Looking at my site diagnostics, a great number of readers have come to the Hammer Lane from all over the internet, attempting to find out information about the Second Wave of RIF recissions.
I really don’t have too much more information than anyone else, at this point. Just a keen eye for detail, and the fact that I have been paying close attention, as it did affect many members of my PSC Team, at least initially. All of our RIF notices (33 percent of the team) were eventually repealed, one way or another.
Still, it has affected many other teachers.
At this point, the “Second Wave” is eagerly awaited. Unfortunately, it won’t be a huge stack of recissions.
Remember, that as part of the Agreement, Schools were asked to re-open their budgets, and hire positions back. Not people, just the position…that a RIF’d teacher could be selected for, based on the “reverse order of seniority” rule.
The big expectation was that some motion on this would start by today, the 16th of June.
However, we have a friend who is merely 8 days away from the first wave RIF recission cutoff…and he has, as yet, gotten no news. Eight days. He is so close to the line, that he would be one of the first.
In short…as news materializes, I will post it. The best of luck to those out there who still bear RIFs.
Looking for a job is stressful enough.
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