We are usually successful in restricting discussion of a grievance in this way. After a grievance has been resolved, the AAUP reserves the right to publish pertinent information about the grievance without revealing the identity of the grievant. We believe that keeping you informed about grievance-related matters is a key aspect of the executive committee's responsibility to uphold the contract and serve the faculty. Our collective bargaining agreement mandates that any violation of the contract is a grievable offense. In addition, if an administrative action is taken which is not in accordance with the procedure required by the policies specified in Article XVII, Section 17.1, such alleged procedural error shall be grievable.
All departments have workload guidelines.
Making individual course assignments that deviate from these guidelines is grievable. Administration decisions in these areas are not to be arbitrary. Our collective bargaining agreement mandates that such decisions be made in accordance with the procedures spelled out in the Faculty Handbook. Any deviation from these procedures is grievable. If you are at all uncertain about whether or not you should file a grievance in a particular situation, contact the Contract Maintenance Officer immediately for advice.