Collective Bargaining Agreement between University of Delaware and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 7, University of Delaware Chapter

Effective July 1, 2008 ­
June 30, 2010

Section 1. During the term of this Agreement, the University agrees to deduct monthly membership dues, proportionally each pay period, from the salaries due all members who individually and voluntarily give the University written authorization to do so on the “Authorization of Payroll Deduction of Membership Dues” supplied by the Lodge. The Lodge assumes the responsibility to obtain and deliver to the University said written authorization, or notices of revocation. The University shall forward such dues for the previous month's salaries on or before the tenth day of each month to the Treasurer of the Lodge at an address furnished in writing to the University by the Lodge. The Lodge agrees to release and discharge the University of Delaware, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all liability whatsoever arising as a result of dues deduction. The Lodge assumes full responsibility for the disposition of monies once they have been remitted to the Treasurer of the Lodge as set forth above. The Lodge shall indemnify and hold University harmless from any liability incurred herein including attorney fees.

Section 2. All employees shall have the right to join or refrain from joining the Lodge.

Subject to the withdrawal provision in this section, any employee who is a member of the Lodge or who becomes a member of the Lodge shall remain a member in good standing as a condition of employment for the duration of this Agreement and shall tender to the Lodge each month of employment an amount equal to the monthly dues charged by the Lodge to all employees who are members of the Lodge. Notwithstanding the above, such member on an annual basis may terminate his/her membership by written notice to the Lodge and to the University within the thirty (30) calendar day period preceding each July 1, beginning July 1.

Section 3. The Lodge, its officers, and members shall not engage in union activities, hold meetings on University property, or utilize university facilities in any way that interferes with or interrupts normal University operations or the obligations and duties of bargaining unit members as employees.

Section 4. The Lodge may request use of University space and facilities for proper activities related to its position as the recognized representative of the full-time voting members. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. The Lodge shall pay reasonable costs for the use of space, facilities, and equipment if necessary. Typically this will amount to one evening per month, however, during periods of increased activity, such as preparing for negotiations, the frequency of meetings may increase to two (2) to three (3) meetings per month.

Section 5. The Lodge shall be entitled to reasonable use of campus postal system, in accordance with University procedures. The Lodge agrees to limit its use of material directly related to its function as collective bargaining agent, and agrees further that the material it distributes by campus mail will not violate reasonable standards of propriety with respect to the language employed.

Section 6. The University agrees to provide two (2) bulletin boards to be utilized solely by the Lodge to post notices relating to Lodge business. One bulletin board will be placed in the Newark Campus headquarters and the second will be placed in the Lewes Campus headquarters, where they will be visible to all members of the unit regardless of assignment. Material placed on the Bulletin Board shall be signed by a union official and a copy shall be provided to the Chief of Police. Said material shall not be inflammatory nor shall it be derogatory to the University, its employees or students.

Section 7. The University agrees to provide, at no cost to the Lodge or its members, a complete copy of this Agreement for all members.

Section 8. The University agrees to make available to each new member a copy of this Agreement and a copy of the “Authorization of Payroll Deduction of Membership Dues” form.

Section 9. The University agrees to allow members of the Lodge to use vacation leave to prepare for and attend local, state and national meetings of the FOP provided that it is scheduled in accordance with Division Vacation schedules.

Section 10. When an employee is hired into a position covered by this Agreement, the Lodge shall be permitted thirty (30) minutes to meet with the employee as part of the employee's orientation in order to explain the contract provisions.

Section 11. The bargaining unit will be provided with ten (10) days release time in a contract year. The release time would be available for such events as the State or National FOP Conference Training or other FOP functions but would not be available to use to attend local FOP monthly meetings. The FOP may carry over up to five (5) unused release days for a total of fifteen (15) days in any year.