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Pace University Union of Adjunct Faculty. Contract Provisions. Objectives. Correct past inequities Raise salaries Provide benefits Gain some measure of job security Develop fair transparent standards for evaluation. How did we do?. The new contract—
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Pace University Union of Adjunct Faculty Contract Provisions
Objectives • Correct past inequities • Raise salaries • Provide benefits • Gain some measure of job security • Develop fair transparent standards for evaluation
How did we do? • The new contract— 2007-2008 average Pace salary -- $850. 2008-2009 minimum Pace salary— $850.
Salaries Minimum Adjunct Salaries: Instructor/Lecturer $850. Assistant Professor $925. Associate Professor $1025. Professor $1200.
Salaries—back years • 2006-2007 2.5%, lump sum payment • 2007-2008 2% for all Adjuncts making less than $850.
Salary increases 2008-2009 3% 2009-20010 3% 10010-2011 3% Half--guaranteed Remainder-- merit pay with fair transparent standards
New Salary CategorySenior Adjunct Professor • Eligibility—25 years of service and the rank of Professor • Recommendation of the Department Chair • 2 Peer Recommendations • Salary increase; $150. per credit
Benefits—Access to the following • Commuter Reimbursement Accounts • Pre-tax health care reimbursement accounts • $25,000 pool to support health insurance for Adjuncts • Life Insurance • Long Term Care Insurance
Benefits--continued • Employee Assistance Program • NY College Savings program • Credit Union • Supplemental Retirement accounts • Email, Blackboard, listing in on-line directory,
Benefits--continued • Tuition Waivers • Library privileges • Inter-campus transportation • Photocopying
Benefits--continued • Bereavement leave • Child-care leave • Jury duty leave • Sick leave • Grievance procedure
Workload • Maximum class sizes • “Lab Prep” personnel • 9 credit schedule
Job Security • Notification 6 weeks before the start of the semester • Full year appointments • Multi-year appointments • Payment for cancelled classes • Protection for Adjuncts who develop new courses
How did we do? • We have achieved- higher salaries greater benefits job security fair standards for evaluation
What now? • Review the contract • Ask questions • Vote—YES! • Wait for the check!