Provost & Academic V.P. Western Illinois University 1 University Circle 211 Sherman Hall Macomb, Illinois 61455 Phone: 309/298-1066 E-mail: PS-Brown@wiu.edu

WIU/UPI Agreement 2001-2005

Article 7: Management Rights

7.1. The Board retains and reserves to itself all rights, powers, privileges, duties, responsibilities, and authority conferred upon and vested in it by law, including, but not limited to, the right to operate, manage, control, organize, and maintain the University and to adopt subsequent policies, rules, regulations, and practices in furtherance thereof. Such rights, powers and duties include but are not limited to oversight of and decisional authority over educational programs, budget, personnel (except as provided for by this Agreement), buildings, facilities, and services; institutional organization; development of policies, procedures, and schedules; and responsibility for responding to emergencies.

7.2. The Board's exercise of its rights, powers, privileges, duties, responsibilities, and authority and the adoption by the Board of policies, rules, regulations, and practices shall be limited only by the specific and express terms of this Agreement.

7.3. Neither the Union nor the Board waives the rights guaranteed them under the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, 115 ILCS 5/1 et. seq.

Article 8: Union Rights

8.1. Use of Facilities

1. The Union may use the University's physical facilities and services subject to University policies on the use and scheduling of such facilities or services.
2. The University will provide the Union Chapter an office, desk, chairs, telephone, and access to a local area network. The Union will be responsible for secretarial services, office supplies, and telecommunication charges.

8.2. Provisions of Materials

Prior to each regular or special meeting of the Board, a copy of the agenda for the meeting and the report of the University to the Board will be transmitted to the Union President and the Union Chapter President. These materials will be transmitted at the same time such materials are transmitted to other recipients.

8.3. Reassigned Time for Official Union Duties

1. Reassigned time, leaves without salary, and additional purchased time shall be granted in accordance with terms agreed upon by the University and the Union.
2. Employees granted reassigned time and/or leaves without salary as described above shall not be considered representatives of their University for any activities on behalf of employees or the Union. The Union shall indemnify and hold the Board, its agents and employees harmless against any damages due to a violation of this clause.

8.4. Bulletin Boards

1. The Union may post materials on University bulletin boards (including electronic). The Union must be clearly identified on the face of any posted material. The Union shall assume all costs associated with any posted material. Posted material shall bear the date of posting and may be removed by University representatives after having been posted for a period of 21 calendar days unless the University grants permission for a longer posting.
2. The Union shall indemnify, defend, and hold the Board, its agents, and employees harmless against any claim, demand, suit or form of liability arising as a result of the posting of any Union materials on University bulletin boards in accordance with the provisions of this Article. Materials which are not posted in accordance with the provisions of this Article may be removed by University representatives.

Article 9: Facilities and Equipment

9.1. In accordance with applicable law, policy, and established procedures the University will seek to provide a safe working environment for all employees; adequate equipment and materials; and instructional, office, and laboratory facilities conducive to the performance of professional obligations.

9.2. In accordance with University policy, an employee may obtain entry to her or his office during periods when the building in which the office is located is closed.

9.3. In accordance with applicable University policy and procedures, University facilities, equipment or personnel shall be used only for University business.

Article 10: Non Strike or Lockout

The Board agrees that there will be no lockout during the term of this Agreement. The Union Chapter agrees that it will not strike nor will it authorize or encourage any strike by any employees during the term of this Agreement.

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