WIU/UPI Agreement 2007-2011

Article 9: Facilities And Equipment
Units A & B

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.

9.4. Parking

During the term of this Agreement, the Union agrees to accept the University’s operating and regulatory policies governing parking as they exist at the time of ratification of this Agreement. The University and Union also agree that parking permits for Union employees at the Macomb campus and the Quad Cities campus be increased by not more than 40% of the current fees in any one-year period. If fee increases exceed 40% of the current rate in any one-year period, the Union maintains the right to negotiate with the University over the rate increase. The cost for Union employees’ parking permits at the Quad Cities campus shall be at the identical rate set for the Macomb campus. Western Illinois University parking permits will be valid at both the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses.