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dani #JoinAUnion

Apr 13, 2019 • 12 tweets • 6 min read • Read on X

@SAAorg

Please sign this open letter calling for action from @SAAorg in light of the horrific events that have taken place at this years conference. #saa2019 #metoostem #metoo #timesup

docs.google.com/document/d/1FO…

@1752Group

cc: @1752Group @MeTooAnthro @MeTooSTEM @CIfA_Equality @preshitorian @LisaWWilkins

NOTE: it was pointed out to me that campus investigations in the US can not find ‘guilt’ as they aren’t a court of law — the wording has therefore been changed to ‘substantiated claims of’ for accuracy/legal reasons.

If the link is no longer working, try here: docs.google.com/document/d/1FO…

@SAAorg

The open letter has been sent to @SAAorg directly. Thank you to everyone who has signed (and please continue to do so!). Will keep you updated on any developments.

@insidehighered

The events at the conference and the open letter have been covered by @insidehighered here: insidehighered.com/news/2019/04/1…

Also, please....
- remember not to edit the body of the letter (DM me if you think something needs to be changed!)
- be patient if you’ve messaged me, I have a lot to get through!
- do not seek out my private social media accounts (e.g. fb) when you can contact me on here 💖💖

@SAAorg

Response from @SAAorg:

@SAAorg

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The exec director of @SAAorg wishes to contact each people who signed the letter individually (see screenshot).

If you would *like* to be contacted, either add your email next to your name on the letter, or DM it to me and I will compile a list to send.

@preshitorian

cc: @preshitorian

(*Personally* I am not overly keen on the use of "thoughtful" and "appreciative" as if responding to serious complaints and concerns as the exec director is some kind of favour but...)

I replied to say that I would forward any emails I was sent, but that I believe that nothing short of implementing all the demands on the open letter would even begin to restore peoples trust in SAA.

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