Section 11 - Miscellaneous

Article XXIV - Miscellaneous

Section 1. The University agrees to allow the employees covered by this Agreement the same discount in the University Shop as other employees of the University. 

Section 2. The University agrees to provide reasonable space in the lunch room for the exclusive use of the clerical staff. In addition, it is the University’s intention to provide a staff lounge at the Lincoln Center Campus for the use of the Clerical Staff. This lounge will be subject to availability of space. 

Section 3. The University agrees to continue its policy concerning library privileges. 

Section 4. The University will continue to provide parking in accordance with the parking rate schedule below:. 

FY 25: Parking rate: $730 

FY 26: Parking rate: $730 

FY 27: Parking rate: $745 

FY 28: Parking rate: $745 

FY 29: Parking rate: $770 

The University will provide a stipend for Local Members who park on the Rose Hill Campus in the amount of $120.00 in all five (5) years of the contract. 

Section 5. The University reserves the right to introduce a formal Performance Appraisal Program. It is understood that individual results will have no impact on annual wage increases or on April 1 interim increases. 

Section 6. Effective July 1, 2000, Fordham University will eliminate the practice of charging Local 153 members at a higher daily rate (1.25 days) for vacation and/or sick days taken during the six (6) weeks of summer Friday closings. 

Section 7. Effective July 1, 2000, the University will grant the Chief Shop Steward at the Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campus respectively with an educational paid leave of absences of up to three (3) days. The University shall grant each Shop Steward at the Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses, respectively, with an educational paid leave of absence one (1) day. 

Section 8. Effective July 1, 2003, the University agrees to offer a “Transit Check” provision consistent with all other classifications within the University. 

Section 9. The Union may conduct general membership meetings on campus for up to four (4) meetings per fiscal year. The Union may request to hold additional meetings if there are extenuating circumstances and the University shall not unreasonably deny such requests. 

The Union will use reasonable efforts to minimize disruptions to university operations by scheduling two sections of the same meeting so that half of the membership may attend the first meeting, and the other half of the membership may attend the second meeting. 

The Union will give the University reasonable advance notice of membership meetings. Attendance by the union membership shall not be unreasonably denied. 

Section 10. - Inclement Weather 

When the University chooses to maintain campus operations during a declaration of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, management may authorize Clerical members with a fully in-person or an approved hybrid schedule to work remotely at their regular rate of pay; or use a personal or vacation day in lieu of working remotely. 

In the event a member who works a fully in-person schedule is directed by their department to work from home, and does not have the necessary personal electronic devices and internet access to perform remote duties, the University will provide electronic devices and internet access necessary to perform their duties remotely at no cost to the member. Members are expected to return such devices and internet access upon request from their supervisor or an authorized manager at the University. In the event the University does not provide the employee with the necessary electronic devices and internet access, the member will be paid for the day at their regular rate of pay. 

If management directs clerical members with a fully in-person or an approved hybrid schedule to report to campus when the University chooses to maintain on-campus operations during a declaration of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, members will be compensated at premium pay of time and a half.