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Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Akron-AAUP and The University of Akron

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This is the final version of the collective bargaining agreement, having been proofread and approved by both the Akron-AAUP and the UA administration for accuracy and consistency. 

Please note:  This is not "the Union's contract." The document below represents an agreement on every point therein between both the administration and the faculty of  The University of Akron.


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The Collective Bargaining Agreement: Article by Article

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Table of Contents

Article 1: Preamble

Article 2: Recognition

Article 3: Management Rights

Article 4: Association Rights

Article 5: Working Environment

Article 6: No Strike/No Lockout

Article 7: Nondiscrimination

Article 8: Affirmative Action

Article 9: Academic Freedom, Rights, and Responsibilities

Article 10: Governance

Article 11: Initial Hire

Article 12: Grievance and Arbitration Procedures

Article 13: Retention, Tenure and Promotion

Article 14: Disciplinary Action

Article 15: Retrenchment

Article 16: Compensation

Article 17: Benefits

Article 18: Professional Development

Article 19: Intellectual Property

Article 20: Distance and Distributed Learning

Article 21: Emeritus Faculty

Article 22: Distinguished Professor

Article 23: Legal protection

Article 24: Professional Activities Outside the University

Article 25: Retiree Reemployment

Article 26: Academic Calendar

Article 27: Workload

Article 28: Spousal Hires

Article 29: Branch Campuses

Article 30: Past Practices

Article 31: Separability

Article 32: Duration and Negotiation Procedure

Attachment #1: Summary Plan Description

Memoranda of Understanding

 

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Wednesday, December 7, 2005: Akron-AAUP spokesperson Jan Yoder, Vice-President Priscilla Sakezles, Chief Negotiator Mike Cheung and Past-President Steve Aby seal the faculty votes on the collective bargaining agreement prior to counting.  

Photo Credit: Kate Ardner The Buchtelite


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Some Endorsements From Colleagues

"I have looked over the highlights of your contract and I think it is fantastic...

I think you have negotiated what will turn out to be one of the best economic packages in the state over the next 4 years...

You have helped to preserve faculty governance and have fought off virtually all of the proposals that would have eroded the faculty role at Akron."   More...

--Rudy Fichtenbaum, Chief Negotiator, Wright State AAUP

 

"It will take a few more negotiations before you begin to rectify many of the inequities that have built up over time, but you have a good, solid foundation for future negotiations."  More...

Roger Govea, Cleveland State AAUP

 

 

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