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While every grievance begins as a complaint, all complaints do not become grievances.  In order to know what complaints can be processed as grievances, you will need to refer to the collective bargaining agreement between Essex County College and the Essex County College Adjunct Faculty Federation  for the definition of a grievance.  (You can access the Agreement on this website).  As you will see in Article III., Section H., of the contract, a grievance can arise from a violation, misinterpretation or improper application of the collective bargaining agreement or a rule or policy of the College which affects the terms and working conditions of employment.

The purpose of the grievance procedure is to provide for the speedy, orderly and equitable resolution of disputes.

Inherent in the grievance procedure is the remedy sought which must be identified in order to make the grievant whole.  In selecting an appropriate remedy, it is important to keep in mind that the purpose of the remedy is restoration not retribution.  The remedy should be consistent with the collective bargaining agreement in order to protect the integrity of the contract.

If you feel that the conditions for a grievance have been met, please do the following:

1. Carefully document all facts including dates and times pertaining to the grievance.
2. Contact Lynne P. Cummins at or eccaff6370@vzw.blackberry.net or (973) 856-0767.

Remember that there is a big difference between a gripe and a grievance.  A grievance is a formal challenge to the employer that the contract or College policy has not been followed.

Fortunately, most problems can be settled informally without filing paperwork.  But it is imperative that you contact the local leadership as soon as possible when you feel you have a grievance.  There are strict timelines for the filing process, and they start the minute the violation takes place.

Dear Adjunct Faculty, 

There is a sense of pride and respect in the air at Essex County College. Through your forethought and encouragement, your Executive Board persevered and after 13 long months of meetings and strategy sessions, we were able to convince the college officers that we were entitled to be recognized and appreciated. There is probably no better way to be shown an employers appreciation for the hard work we do than with a raise – and a significant one at that. 

This is the first of what will be a turning point for us at Essex and for adjuncts across the state. It was wonderful meeting many of you at ratification meetings and your kind words and support helped buoy us even more. 

As your treasurer, I assure you we will abide by all recognized and approved accounting procedures to ensure your dues money supports our goals and objectives.  

We need one thing from you; we need for you to sign up as a full member. This will give you all the rights and privileges due a full member. Should you not sign up, as a closed shop, you will still be paying dues, but your privileges are not as encompassing. I think the difference is about $5.00 per term. Do yourself a favor so that we can continue to support you. 

Once again, thank you. 

Mark Brodsky 

The results of the recently held election of ECCAFF local officers are listed below:

            President:  Lynne P. Cummins

            Vice President:  John L. Smith

            Treasurer:  Mark Brodsky

Thanks to all those adjunct faculty members who voted in the election.  Your support is appreciated.

NEW PENSION RULES FOR ADJUNCTS