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4/5/2018

Just Writing Out of Sheer Stubbornness This Morning

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I probably should not be trying to write right now, because I am legit tired, but since I am on a roll, game on! 

Plus, the angry energy from yesterday's cancelled CCC Board meeting (which has never happened in the 14+ years I have been working here) and later non-explained cancellation of the Faculty Negotiation--the first time we were sitting at the bargaining table--is keeping me awake at 1a.m.  But, like I said in a Facebook post, the administration's tactics Will NOT wear me down.  For sure, I am more committed to fighting for my members and other workers. 

Enough of those thoughtless CCC administrators. 

Today, I am re-sectioning the flashbacks in my story "La Bruja del Barrio Loco".  I will post it in Antojitos when I am done with it.  For now, you can read the second revision.  Enjoy!

Don't Ever Let the Bastards Wear You Down.  #Resist!
PictureOn Thursday, May 3 Local 1600 (of which I am an officer and member of the Faculty Bargaining Team) and Local 1708 (Clerical Staff and Professionals) showed up in full force and other union. In a chicken shit plot twist, the CCC Board did "not have quorum" due to an "emergency". What was the emergency? Beats me. #WeAreTheEmergency

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Emergency, My ASS! #WeAreTheEmergency

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    Dr. Jesú Estrada,
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    María J. Estrada
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    MARIA J. ESTRADA is an English college professor of Composition, Literature, and her favorite, Creative Writing. She grew up in the desert outside of Yuma, Arizona in the real Barrio de Los Locos, a barrio comprised of new Mexican immigrants and first-generation Chicanos. Drawing from this setting and experiences, she writes like a loca every minute she can—all while magically balancing her work and family obligations. She lives in Chicago’s south side with her wonderfully supportive husband, two remarkable children, and two mischievous cats.

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