Our wish is not only to inform all faculties of their rights under the CBA, but also to inform all faculties of the value of a member of the UFF. Our CBA is the result of years of dedicated UFF negotiating teams who see the value in protecting our rights. It is a legally binding agreement that must be respected by all parties. Collective bargaining is very difficult in Florida. Employees cannot strike. If the parties fail to reach an agreement, either party may declare an impasse. A neutral third party is responsible for listening to the positions of each party and then making a recommendation that does not have to be accepted by one of the parties. If it is not mutually accepted, the university may enforce its terms, which may not coincide with its latest proposal for collective bargaining. The parties are only required to negotiate in good faith. Your union`s collective bargaining team (made up of UFF workers) negotiates the contract with the USF administration and the board of directors. It is important to emphasize that, since this is a mutual agreement, the management of the UFF and the USF must accept the wording of the proposed contract, after which it will be submitted to the vote of all employees of the unit, not only members of the union, and the BOT.
The collective agreement (CCT) exists between the UFF and the USF Non-members are not entitled to the $1 million insurance policy, which covers liability for work-related lawsuits or claims against a faculty member. This has always been another important protection that has been automatically offered to UFF members and paid from their dues. It is the choice of a faculty member or librarian whether or not to join the UFF. This decision not to join means that the individual objects to a right to support representatives trained in UFF complaints, and the union considers it important that all faculty members and librarians be informed of this policy. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) takes place between the USF Board of Directors, and UFF Weingarten Rights legally guarantees you the right to represent unions at a meeting if the discussion is disciplinary at any time or if you believe the discussion affects your working conditions. You have the right to invoke this right by a judgment of the Supreme Court at any time during the session. According to the law, the session must end until union representation can be ensured. If you find yourself in this situation, please contact UFF-USF Complaints Chair Karin Braunsberger of karin.braunsberger@gmail.com. 2019 Florida Statute 1012,945 Required Teaching Hours for Faculty Members You may print and support a meeting: Index of new and proposed USF regulations and guidelines „If such discussion could in any way result in disciplinary action or termination or affect my personal working conditions, I respectfully ask my union representative, office or director to be present at this meeting. Without union representation, I decide not to answer any questions. ».