In this article, the author discusses the process of organizational change, focusing on the distinction between contractual terms and conditions and non-contractual working conditions and the effect this distinction has on changes, and on contract termination and redundancy procedures. He then outlines the United Kingdom's Transfer of Undertakings…

Even though a faculty member is employed on a basis other than tenure, there remains the expectation of continuing employment. Collective bargaining has not entirely removed the insecurity attached to nontenure positions, but under the conditions of a negotiated contract certain protections can be assured the faculty. Topics discussed in relation…

This collective bargaining agreement between Rhode Island Board of Regents and Rhode Island College Chapter of the American Federation of Teachers covers a period from July 1, l975 through June 30, 1977. Articles include: (1) academic freedom; (2) selection of deans, vice presidents, and the president; (3) department chairmen; (4) department…

This collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Regents for Education and The Rhode Island College Staff Association of the American Federation of Teachers covers a period from July 1, l975 through June 30, 1977. Included is: (1) management rights; (2) nondiscrimination clause; (3) personnel files; (4) demotions and suspensions (5)…

The arbitration provisions of collective bargaining agreements at unionized colleges and universities were analyzed for a sample of about 89,000 unionized faculty. The following 11 elements were analyzed with respect to frequency in collective agreements and assorted other contractual conditions: (1) time limits for submission of grievances; (2)…

The arguments for and against federal assumption of the responsibility for regulating the relationship between public employers and public employees are analyzed. It is suggested that the National Labor Relations Act should be extended to include them, thereby imposing upon them a duty to bargain collectively. Available from: the Harvard…

The collective bargaining agreement between the University of California and the Santa Cruz Faculty Association covering the period June 30, 1983-June 30, 1984 is presented. The American Association of University Professors affiliated union has 295 members. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition, meeting and conferring to…

Three case studies are presented to document different approaches to providing the job security which would encourage acceptance of technological changes that could result in productivity improvements. The intent is to assist union and management practitioners in handling similar problems in their own firms. Focus is on the utility of attrition…

To acquaint the faculty and administrators with the scope and breadth of community college collective bargaining agreements, excerpts of selected topics are reproduced in this document without comment. On each topic two or three excerpts from different agreements are reproduced. The following topics are treated: (1) recognition of the employee…

Although it is widely believed that unionization in higher education is incompatible with traditional academic practices involving collegial self-governance, the University of Connecticut Chapter of the American Association of University Professors found that unionization can augment the faculty's role in peer self-governance. (JMD)

This newsletter issue considers in separate articles: (1) unionization in 1981 among college faculty in the United States; (2) unionization at the California State University and College System (CSU) (by Lisa Flanzraich); (3) multi-year agreements; (4) contract size; (5) and, in "Yeshivawatch," developments pertaining to the National…

A model is presented explaining why recent cutbacks in government grants, cost pressures on university budgets, tuition increase caps, and declining interest in attending less prestigious institutions have resulted in pressure on tenure in Canadian universities. Unless tenure is reconsidered, universities may face increasing faculty…

The collective bargaining agreement between Portland State University and Portland State University Faculty Association, Local 3571, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, covering the period October 18, 1985-June 30, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition, union privileges and limitations, fair share,…

The power of the university to breach faculty contracts in order to meet its temporary cash-flow problems and the rights of faculty when this breach occurs are discussed. To avoid litigation, a university must have established internal guidelines which can be incorporated into an employment contract. (MLW)

The impact of academic/corporate partnerships on employment relationships on college campuses is examined, with attention to the concerns of faculty, administrations, and corporations. Topics such as patent and copyright ownership, conflict of interest, and collective bargaining relationships are discussed, along with the question of negotiating…