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o Each describes procedures regarding sick leave, vacation leave and other paid leaves of absence, such as jury duty and military leave. o Most contracts describe procedures regarding unpaid leaves of absence, which typically are granted at the discretion of university management. • Academic freedom and faculty governance o The PSU/AAUP and SOU/AP contracts state that faculty bylaws will continue to be in effect; the PSU/AFT, WOU/AFT and EOU/AFT contracts do not. o The EOU/AFT and PSU/AFT and SOU/AP contracts state that faculty should not introduce material into the curriculum and classroom that is not relevant to the subjects they teach. However, neither contract indicates how this principle is to be observed or enforced. The PSU/AAUP and WOU/AFT contracts place no restrictions on course content. • Outside employment o The PSU/AAUP, WOU/AFT and EOU/AFT contracts contain guidelines related to employment outside the university and prohibit conflicts of interest as determined by university management. o The WOU/AFT contract states that outside employment may not involve the use of university equipment, supplies or facilities. Union constitutions and bylaws: The relationship between union-represented employees and the union The relationship between bargaining unit employees and the union is governed by union constitutions and bylaws. As their exclusive representative, the union makes decisions that affect the work practices and environment of those in the bargaining unit. Union constitutions and bylaws govern how and by whom union decisions are made. Although there are many differences between the constitutions and bylaws of PSU/AAUP, SOU/AP, WOU/AFT and EOU/AFT, there also are some consistent practices. No bylaws could be obtained for PSU/AFT. These are available on HR website. Topics covered in these documents: Membership • Membership in good standing is contingent on timely payment of union dues and fees. • Only members have any voice in union affairs or can hold union office, and non-members may be excluded from union meetings. 6
Executive Council • Elected by the membership, officers comprising the Executive Council have the authority to govern the local union by setting policies, creating committees and appointing their members, spending union funds, and hiring union employees and setting their wages and benefits. Committees • Standing committees are appointed by the Executive Council. • Local union committees typically include: o Bargaining Committee o Elections Committee o Grievance Committee o Membership Committee o Communication/Political Action Committee Grievances handling • Union members who act as representatives for other members filing grievances are selected by the union executive council or by vote of union membership. Contract ratification and strike vote • Members of the union’s bargaining committee are appointed by the Executive Council. • Proposed contracts are ratified via secret ballot by a majority of the members who participate in the vote. • Authorization for the union to call a strike is done via an open vote of the members, not a secret ballot vote. Quorum: • Quorum ranges from 10% - 25% of the membership. I hope you will check out the websites established to provide you information about this organizing effort. 7
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