Negotiation experiences of Western Michigan University (WMU) with the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) as bargaining agent are described. The important issues, sequence of major events and issues, and the changing governance role of the departmental chairperson and heads are discussed. The goal of the paper is to improve…

The negotiation agreement covers nondiscrimination, salary, fringe benefits, leave of absence, faculty workload, working conditions, calendars and schedules, department governance, college and campus governance, the university senate, grievance and arbitration procedures, research and travel, financial exigency, employment security, association…

The collective bargaining agreement between Central Michigan Univeristy and the Central Michigan University Faculty Association Chapter (570 members) of the National Education Association covering the period July 1, 1984-June 30, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition and rights, dues deduction, grievance…