Fitzgerald Reports to MCCC BOD

MCCC Day Grievance Coordinator, Dennis Fitzgerald, made his fall report to the MCCC Board on October 17. In the report Fitzgerald detailed some significant resolutions for the union as well as some problems.

One resolution was in the workload of a Department chairperson. In the cited case, the chairperson's departmental responsibilities required working more than an average of six hours per week. The member was able to document the work, and was eventually awarded increased compensation.

Fitzgerald made the following note:

Department chairpersons who can document that they work more than an average of six (6) hours per week on departmental responsibilities should receive more than a one (1) course reduction. This additional benefit may be either an additional workload reduction or compensation at $750 per credit hour or a combination of both.

Another resolution was for faculty at Springfield who were required to work beyond the academic year because of their program requirements. The additional work was being paid as DCE courses when it was really part of their regular Day work. These members will be eligible to apply that income to their retirement by paying in the appropriate retirement contribution.

One problem area was related to appointment preferences. Fitzgerald reminded the Board that unit members serving on search committees should consult the contract to ensure that candidates who are members receive their contractual rights.