Faculty payroll periods could be changed. Faculty checks could be pro-rated over 9 or 11 months, reducing retirement service credits each year. Wages and other cost items maybe eliminated from bargaining for two years.
Family leave is eliminated.
The Governor could unilaterally implement the provisions of a contract on the faculty if there is no agreement. The Legislature would be able to pass laws that supercede the language and protection in the faculty contract. In response, a massive rally is being planned by the public sector unions in conjunction with the state AFL-CIO, to take place on Wednesday, April 19. More information will be sent to all faculty. Support Reps. Takamine and Yoshinaga in their efforts to improve the operation of government without eliminating the rights of public employees.