WIU/UPI Agreement 2007-2011

Article 8: Union Rights
Units A & B

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 the following terms agreed upon by the University and the Union:
    1. 30 ACEs of release time for Union elected or appointed positions, as determined by the Union, to be taken during two semesters and Summer Session beginning fall semester 2007. Under this agreement, the Union Chapter President will be required to teach only one course a semester during the regular academic year. The Union Grievance Officer will be required to teach only two courses a semester during the regular academic year. ACEs given out during the Summer Session will be given out under the provisions outlined in 29.12, Summer Session Compensation.
    2. Additional ACEs may be purchased by the Union at the full pro rata salary of the employee being assigned the ACEs.
  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.