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Know Your Contract: Grievances (The Red Branch)
Broadly defined, the NCCFT Executive Committee’s primary responsibility is to defend our contract. That defense will take different forms in different contexts. One of the most important is the grievance […]
Know Your Contract: Terms & Conditions of Employment (The Green Branch)
Terms and Conditions of Employment refers to the contractually defined policies and procedures governing every aspect of the job you do here on campus, including the number of hours you […]
Remembering September 11
On September 2, 2002, former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins published in The New York Times this poem in memory of those who died in the September 11th attacks. This […]
NYSUT Member Benefits: Catastrophe Major Medical
What Are My Options If I Am Ineligible for COVID-Related Accommodations Under the ADA?
Question: What options are available to faculty members who are ineligible for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but are concerned that coming to campus during the pandemic: […]
From The AFL-CIO: A Call to Action Regarding The Heroes Act
Dear Colleagues, We received the following call-to-action from the AFL-CIO. We urge you to do as they ask and contact our legislator in support of the HEROES Act. (We know […]
Asked & Answered: Is Blackboard Training Mandatory?
Question: Is Blackboard training mandatory? Does the college have the authority to require faculty who are teaching virtually, whether fully online or remotely, to use Blackboard? Answer: The short answer to both […]
Asked & Answered: The College Budget & Another Question About The Reinventing Task Force
Question In a previous post, you said that the The NCCFT “engaged the college in difficult conversations concerning the budget” by invoking Section 67 of our contract “to review the college […]
Governor Cuomo Declares Juneteenth A Holiday For New York State Employees
On June 17th, Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order No. 204, which reads in part: WHEREAS, the observance of Juneteenth honors the history, perseverance, and achievements of African Americans, and celebrates […]