Contract

Contract Summary 2019 – 2023

Compensation (Article 7):

Load Hour Faculty Compensation

Tier	2019-2020	2020 – 2021	2021 – 2022	2022 – 2023
3-6	$1,098	$1,132	$1,168	$1,206
7-12 (GFO)	$1,165	$1,201	$1,239	$1,279
13+ (GFO)	$1,188	$1,226	$1,267	$1,309

Hourly Faculty -Compensation

Tier	2019 – 2020	2020-2021	2021 – 2022	2022 – 2023
3-6	$45.76	$47.18	$48.69	$50.25
7-12 (GFO)	$48.57	$50.08	$51.68	$53.34
13+ (GFO)	$49.55	$51.13	$52.82	$54.56

Personal Leave – PTO (Article 6)

• Everyone will now receive 2 personal days each semester, regardless of length of service, and 1 personal day to be taken in the summer.
• The “days” will be divided into half days (so it could be 4 half days each semester).
  1. This was done so that a faculty who has a class in the morning but also has one later in the day could take the morning off (to take a child to the doctor, for example) but could still come back in the afternoon and only be counted as a half day.
  2. The current system encourages people who need to miss only part of the day to take the whole day as they are being charged one day anyway.

The Cap:  (Article 4.A.)

• This is the “load hour” cap, or hourly cap, that adjuncts must not exceed unless given permission by the Vice President.
  • The new contract gives a 12 hour cap fall and spring.
  • Hourly faculty (Librarians and Counselors) cap of 450 hours per semester.

2. Professional Development (Article 3) or PLARP (“Professional Learning Activities Reimbursement Plan”)
   • $30,000 in Professional Development money each year of the contract
   • $50 can be used for subscriptions to professional journals, professional association memberships,
   • If un-used, $10,000 will be rolled into the next academic year.
   • Increase on limits on payment for TLETC training

Adjuncts with 3 – 12 semesters – 12 total TLETC hours for a maximum of $420

Adjuncts with 13 + semesters – 16 total TLETC hours for a maximum of $560

3. Re-Assignment (Article 4.B.)
   • For an adjunct with 13+ semesters, should that adjunct’s only section be withdrawn for whatever reason the adjunct shall be entitled to reassignment to a class currently assigned to a non-bargaining unit adjunct. The Dean will consider the affected adjunct’s preference form.
   • To do this the adjunct must meet some criteria, e.g., attend the previous mandatory in-service, meet professional growth opportunities, etc. In addition, the class re-assigned must be in the adjunct’s primary discipline.
4. Professional Development Recognition Stipend (PDRS).
   • GFO adjuncts who take professional development classes, workshops, attend mandatory fall and spring in-service, etc. can earn units toward an additional $125 – $250 each semester, plus being paid to take the development (PDRS) and the payment not being taken from the $30,000 PLARP money (listed above).
     1. In year 3 of the contract (6 units earned in previous academic year)
        1. 7-17 semesters taught will earn $125 per semester
        2. 18+ – semesters taught will earn $225 per semester
     2. Year 4 of the contract (10 units earned in previous academic year)
        1. 7-17 semesters taught will earn $150 per semester
        2. 18+ semesters taught will earn $250 per semester.

• Longevity Stipend for those with 18+ semesters will be retained for the first 2 years of the contract. ($125 for 2019-2020 and $150 for 2020 – 2021)
• Doctoral stipend. College will grandfather all those currently getting the stipend and those who complete the doctorate by spring semester 2021.

The full contract is available in PDF form below.

Union Dues:

           2021 – 2022:

                   Quarter Dues – $144.09

                   Eighth Dues – $93.75

• • • If you make more thsn $5120 per semester, you pay quarter dues.  If you make $5120 or less, you pay eighth dues.

           2020 – 2021:

                   Quarter Dues – $142.74

                   Eighth Dues – $92.88

• • • If you make more than $5040 per semester, you pay quarter dues.  If you make $5040 or less, you pay eighth dues.

          2019 – 2020:

                  Quarter Dues – $141.12

                  Eighth Dues – $91.28

• • •   If you make more than $4906 per semester you pay quarter dues.  If you make $4906 or less, you pay eighth dues.
    • Roughly if you teach 4 credit hours or more you pay quarter dues, if you teach 4 credit hours or less you pay eighth dues

Memoranda of Understanding (executed under 2019 – 2023 Contract)

6/17/2020 – Summer Boost

• • • Completion Camps 7/6/2020 – 8/6/2020
    • Applies to classes that could not be completed in Spring 2020
    • Adjunct who taught the course has right of first refusal
    • Adjunct who taught the course is not required to teach completion camp
    • If adjunct who taught the course refuses the offer course will be offered to eligible and qualified GFO adjunct
    • Course will run with at least one student and a maximum of the original number plus five
    • Pay is $50 per scheduled hour
    • CLC provides PPE
    • PPE training will be provided and paid $35
    • Complete MOU available below

7/7/2020 – Spring 2020 Transition Stipend

• • • $200 paid on 7/17/2020
    • Must have taught Spring 2020 beyond March 16 & course must not have already been 100% online
    • Complete MOU is available below

7/7/2020 – COVID-19 Considerations

• • • PPE Training with pay ($35)
      • Completion Camp faculty ineligible
      • Required if taught Fall 2019 or Spring 2020 
      • Must be completed by August 31 or prior to being on campus
      • Otherwise wait until next offer
    • Reimbursement for use of personal technology
      • Must have taught Spring 2020 after March 16
      • Payment = $60
      • Hotspot ineligible
      • Summer Intersession – $10 per pay period – Hotspot ineligible
    • PLARP rollover increase $2000 for the next two years
    • Complete MOU is available below

11/2/2020 – COVID-19 Return to Campus Considerations

• • • COVID-19 Cases at College
      • CLC will continue to update the website weekly through Spring 2021
      • Executive Director of HR will report the number of faculty directed to quarantine by CLC to the Union President monthly beginning with October to be reported in November and until May 2021
    • Safety Equipment and Return to Work Protocols Meetings (2020-2021)
      • All classrooms will be equipped with appropriate safety equipment
      • CLC will follow applicable return to work guidance issues by CDC, IDPH and/or LCHD for any adjunct who is required to quarantine
    • Meetings and PDRS
      • Pre-disciplinary or disciplinary meetings may be held in-person or remotely at discretion of CLC
      • All other meetings will be held remotely or with the option to attend remotely
      • PDRS professional development sessions will only require a reflection form following completion of the course.
    • Instructor/Campus/Classroom Considerations
      • Adjunct will notify Dean or Associate Dean for face-to-face classroom needs 
      • If adjunct has mixed modalities, Dean or Associate Dean will meet with adjunct to discuss feasibility of executing the schedule
      • CLC will equip 10 rooms equipped with computers and webcams or cameras for faculty use
    • Assignments, Quarantine Break-In-Service Considerations
      • Adjunct has option to decline a class if modality is changed after offer acceptance
      • Split labs for Spring 2021 will be handled the same as for Fall 2020
      • No loss of pay if class is canceled due to COVID-19 after it has started
      • No Break-In-Service if adjunct declines to teach Fall 2020 or Spring 2021 under certain conditions
    • Evaluation of Adjuncts Who are Eligible for GFO
      • Provides some alternatives for observations and extends the time under certain conditions
    • Flexible Use of PLARP
      • Maximum of $100 reimbursement for technology purchases
      • Eligible technology: webcams, monitors, whiteboards, cables, boom/stand or microphone, headsets, tablets, light fixtures to enhance video quality, tripod for camera, green screen, printers/scanners and risers for monitors
      • Purchases must be between August 1, 2020 and February 15, 2021 inclusive
      • Receipt & PLARP form must be submitted starting March 1, 2021
      • First-come first-serve
    • Reimbursement for Use of Personal Technology/Internet
      • More than 6 load hours – $15 per pay period
      • 1 – 6 load hours – $10
      • Retroactive to August 17
      • Effective for 2020-2021 academic year
    • One-Time Stipend for Service on Emergency Operations Team
      • $350 for Fall 2020
    • Complete MOU is available below

12/9/2020 – Reorganization of Student Development Department

• • Counselors whose jobs have been eliminated were offered various options
    • One  Term-Limited Counselor was offered the Coordinator, Orientation and Success Programs position
    • The two Term-Limited Counselors will not incur a Break-In-Service as a result of their terms as Term-Limited Full-Time positions
    • Some positions as College and Career Navigator and/or Academic Success Advisor were made available to the counselor population
    • A severance option is also available to the counselors
    • Complete MOU is available below.

5/13/2021 – COVID-19 Considerations – Summer and Fall 2021

• • • COVID-19 Cases at College
      • CLC will continue to update the website weekly at least through December 2021
      • Executive Director of HR will report the number of faculty directed to quarantine by CLC to the Union President by the 10th day of each month from June 2021 through December 2021
    • Safety Equipment and Return to Work Protocols Meetings
      • All classrooms will be equipped with appropriate safety equipment
      • CLC will follow applicable return to work guidance issues by CDC, IDPH and/or LCHD for any adjunct who is required to quarantine
    • Meetings and PDRS
      • Pre-disciplinary or disciplinary meetings may be held in-person or remotely at discretion of CLC
      • All other meetings will be held remotely or with the option to attend remotely
      • PDRS professional development sessions will only require a reflection form following completion of the course.
    • Instructor/Campus/Classroom Considerations
      • CLC will equip 10 rooms equipped with computers and webcams or cameras for faculty use
    • Assignments, Quarantine Break-In-Service Considerations
      • Adjunct has option to decline a class if modality is changed after offer acceptance
      • No loss of pay if class is canceled due to COVID-19 after it has started
      • No Break-In-Service if adjunct declines to teach Fall 2021
    • Evaluation of Adjuncts Who are Eligible for GFO
      • Provides some alternatives for observations and extends the time under certain conditions
    • Flexible Use of PLARP
      • Agree to meet by June 7, 2021 to discuss impact of travel
    • Reimbursement for Use of Personal Technology/Internet
      • $10 per pay period for remote work
      • Effective for 2021 Summer Intersession, 2021 Summer Session and Fall 2021 Semester
    • One-Time Stipend for Service on Emergency Operations Team
      • $375 for Fall 2021 Semester
      • $150 for Summer 2021 Session
    • Complete MOU is available below

       

12/14/2021 – COVID-19 Considerations – Spring 2022

• • • • • • COVID-19 Cases at College
            • CLC will continue to update the website weekly at least through the end of the Spring 2022 semester
            • Executive Director of HR will report the number of faculty directed to quarantine by CLC to the Union President by the 10th day of each month from January 2022 through May 2022
          • Safety Equipment and Return to Work Protocols Meetings
            • All classrooms will be equipped with appropriate safety equipment
            • CLC will follow applicable return to work guidance issues by CDC, IDPH and/or LCHD for any adjunct who is required to quarantine
          • Meetings and PDRS
            • Pre-disciplinary or disciplinary meetings may be held in-person or remotely at discretion of CLC
            • All other meetings will be held remotely or with the option to attend remotely
            • PDRS professional development sessions will only require a reflection form following completion of the course.
          • Instructor/Campus/Classroom Considerations
            • CLC will equip 10 rooms equipped with computers and webcams or cameras for faculty use
          • Assignments, Quarantine Break-In-Service Considerations
            • Adjunct has option to decline a class if modality is changed after offer acceptance
            • No loss of pay if class is canceled due to COVID-19 after it has started
            • No Break-In-Service if adjunct declines to teach Fall 2021
          • Evaluation of Adjuncts Who are Eligible for GFO
            • Provides some alternatives for observations and extends the time under certain conditions
          • Reimbursement for Use of Personal Technology/Internet
            • $10 per pay period for remote work
            • Effective for 2022 Winter Intersession and 2022 Spring Semester 
          • One-Time Stipend for Service on Emergency Operations Team
            • $375 for Spring 2022 Semester
          • Complete MOU is available below

             

             12/10/2021 – Executive Order Considerations

• • • • • • Quarantine Consideration
            • No loss of pay, leave balances or benefits if required to quarantine by CLC 
          • Vaccination Consideration 
            • One-time stipend of $159 for uploading valid vaccination documentation
            • Includes those who have a formally approved quest for accommodation 
          • On-site Testing
          • Reporting 
            • College will provide report of testing/vax data to the Union
          • Exemptions for Employees Subject to Weekly Testing
          • Fully Remote Faculty Campus Access
          • Corrective Action 
          • Complete MOU is available below

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