MCCC/DHE Contract Negotiations

The Negotiations Process BHE and MCCC appoint their bargaining teams, comprised of representatives from the 15 Community Colleges. Exchange of proposals includes: Language items that impact our working conditions (and student learning conditions). Economic changes regarding our pay and benefits. Economics are established through parameters put out by the Governor’s Office.

The Negotiations Process After we have agreement on all items, we enter into a tentative agreement. This tentative agreement must be ratified by MCCC members through a vote. After the contract is ratified, the Governor must approve and submit it to the legislature for funding under Chapter 150e. The legislature must then vote to appropriate funding for the agreement. Language changes and salary increases are implemented.

MCCC’s Proposals Promote the Long-term Health of the Colleges. Honor the professionalism that faculty and professional staff bring to their work so we can best determine how to meet students’ needs. Promote parity between faculty and professional staff, part- time and full-time unit members, Community College educators and other Massachusetts Higher Education employees, as well as comparable Community College systems in other states. Respect the value that MCCC faculty and staff bring to the Community Colleges, our students, and the Commonwealth through fair salaries and other compensation.

Our Concerns Negotiations has dragged on for 11 months. Financial package was seriously delayed and we didn’t receive it until September 30 th – 3 months after our contract expired. Management’s language proposals have included significant take-backs. That, combined with an inadequate financial offer, we feel demonstrates a lack of respect for the important work we do.

Concessions made in recently negotiated contracts Past Current 4 classes 5 classes ~$1100 rank change $Zero ~$500+ tenure $Zero ~$500+ post tenure $Zero 75 th percentile salaryno parity Professor status with Mastersdiscretionary 3 personal days2 3 year probationary period4 year 4 weeks off between Fall/Springdiscretionary

Concessions made in recently negotiated contracts Bunker Hill & Evacuation Day Two zero years Delay increase for 364 days Two year delay for rank change compensation Seniority points

Work-to-Rule Those participating agree to keep their campus and off- campus activities within their contractual obligations. do only what is required in the strictest description of one’s job as it is listed in the contract and/or in an E-7 Do all duties specified in the contract. Do not do anything “extra”.

Work-to-Rule Faculty MUST: Prepare and teach classes and labs Hold office hours Meet with advisees Attend department and division meetings Do work for which they have received reassigned time Attend committee meetings Professional Staff MUST: Perform all, and only, the duties specified in their E-7 – the Professional Staff Position Description. You should have a copy of that form on hand and abide by it.

Work-to-Rule Faculty and Professional Staff SHOULD: Insist on all benefits, even tiny benefits, provided by the contract (comp time, mileage, personal days, etc.) Faculty should limit themselves to the 18 advisees required by contract Faculty should enforce the contract by not taking overloads in course preps

Work-to-Rule Standard Work-to-Rule Practices: No volunteering for additional duties and extra projects Attend meetings but then vote to adjourn them No attending celebrations No activities supporting the administration No volunteer search committees No volunteer recruiting No volunteer tutoring No volunteer orientation work No college service work after hours

Work-to-Rule If your supervisor directs you to perform duties in violation of Work-to-Rule: You must comply. But, report this immediately to the Chapter Grievance Coordinator to determine whether a grievance should be filed. In general, whenever your supervisor issues a directive— even one you feel violates the contract—you should follow it and then explore whether a grievance is appropriate afterwards. (“Work now, grieve later”)

Work-to-Rule If your supervisor directs you to perform duties in violation of Work-to-Rule: You must comply. But, report this immediately to the Chapter Grievance Coordinator to determine whether a grievance should be filed. In general, whenever your supervisor issues a directive— even one you feel violates the contract—you should follow it and then explore whether a grievance is appropriate afterwards. (“Work now, grieve later”)

Work-to-Rule FAQ’s Stipend Course Release Sabbatical Extra compensation College Events/Volunteering Miscellaneous Note: the following slides offer guidelines for work to rule. They are intended as recommendations to members rather than requirements.

Stipend If you receive a stipend for work, you must complete the work to the best of your ability. Departments or committees may delay completion of your work if their meetings are adjourned. It is recommended that no new commitments be made while on work to rule.

Course Release If you receive a course release for work, you must complete/continue the work. While on Work to Rule, it is recommended that no new assignments be accepted.

Sabbatical If you are on sabbatical, you must complete the work to the best of your ability. If work is dependent on committees or departments reviewing the work, some aspects may be delayed. While on work to rule, you may apply for sabbatical

Extra Compensation If you currently receive extra compensation for work that you do, you should complete the assignment. While on Work to Rule, it is recommended that no new assignments be accepted.

College Events/Volunteering While on Work to Rule, it is recommended that faculty and professional staff not volunteer for or attend college events. If the event or volunteering fulfills your College Service requirement, you may attend. Keep college service to the contractual minimum, however. Faculty and staff are free to make their own decisions here. It is suggested that faculty and professional staff hold informational picketing sessions at the school during such public events.

Miscellaneous Grant funded – if currently underway, continue Department/Program review – do not participate Hiring committee – decline New initiatives – do not begin