An unfair labor practice is the violation of any right granted employees, unions, or employers by a collective bargaining law. This guide answers common questions about unfair labor practices in public sector labor relations. The booklet is divided into two sections, unfair employer labor practices and unfair union labor practices. The section…

Faculty Title VII litigation, challenges to the faculty evaluation process, and possible jucidial responses to faculty claims are reviewed. A proposed model would temper judicial interference in faculty employment disputes by informed deferences while preserving the unique character of academic institutions. (Journal availbility: Boston Univ. Law…

The collective bargaining agreement between the University of California and the Santa Cruz Faculty Association covering the period June 30, 1983-June 30, 1984 is presented. The American Association of University Professors affiliated union has 295 members. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition, meeting and conferring to…

Discussed are the statutory development of the reasonable accommodation rule, the Supreme Court's treatment of the rule, and the constitutionality of the rule under the establishment clause. Available from IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, 77 South Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606. (Author/MLF)

Hearings on proposed legislation to amend the National Labor Relations Act are presented. H.R. 3291 would protect the right of faculty at private educational institutions to engage in collective bargaining, while H.R. 5107 is intended to make meaningful the right of performing artists to engage in collective bargaining. H.R. 3291 stipulates that…

In May 1976, the Boston School Committee ordered "that all persons hired or promoted by the School Department" after July 1, 1976 must become residents of Boston "within three months of such hiring or promotion. . . ." Failure to comply was deemed "a voluntary termination of employment," except that promoted employees…

The collective bargaining agreement between Portland State University and Portland State University Faculty Association, Local 3571, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, covering the period October 18, 1985-June 30, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition, union privileges and limitations, fair share,…

Chapter 3 of a book on school law, this chapter focuses on 1979 cases related to collective bargaining. The author notes that, as in 1978, challenges to grievance arbitration and to the awards of arbitrators were the dominant subject of litigation, with scope of bargaining a distant second place in the list of subject areas. In addition, he has…

The power of the university to breach faculty contracts in order to meet its temporary cash-flow problems and the rights of faculty when this breach occurs are discussed. To avoid litigation, a university must have established internal guidelines which can be incorporated into an employment contract. (MLW)

The collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Regents of the State University System of Florida, the University of South Florida, and Graduate Assistants United, the United Faculty of Florida, covering the period April 26, 1985-June 3, 1987 is presented. The bargaining unit covers the following employees: graduate research associates…

In his introductory statements, the author notes that grievance arbitration has been the major single source of litigation and that scope of bargaining has become a central issue. These issues reflect the growing fiscal pressures on school boards to reduce positions, close schools, and take other economy measures. The author also notes that the…

The third in a four-lesson continuing education course, this article discusses the legal responsibilities of libraries involving the hiring, training, evaluation, and dismissal of employees. The effects of collective bargaining are discussed, and strategies for effective employer employee relationships are suggested. (9 references) (CLB)

The collective bargaining agreement between the Desert Community College District and the College of the Desert Faculty Association/California Teachers Association/National Education Association is presented. This contract, covering the period from January 13, 1989 through June 30, 1989, deals with the following topics: bargaining agent…

The impact of market forces on negotiated salary guides for the hiring and retention of faculty was investigated through a survey of the collective bargaining agreements of four-year institutions. While the vast majority of the 117 contracts surveyed were silent on this issue, 16 agreements contained provisions. Fifteen provided for specific…

This contractual agreement outlines the terms of employment in effect from 1988 to 1989. The 12 articles in the agreement set forth provisions related to: (1) parties to the agreement; (2) recognition of the association as exclusive representative; (3) definition of terms; (4) professional dues or fees and payroll deductions; (5) personal and…