Minnesota Public Employees Association (MPEA) Contract

Labor Agreement between The University of Minnesota and Minnesota Public Employees Association (MPEA)

January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013

Table of Contents

• Article 1 Purpose of Agreement
• Article 2 Recognition
• Article 3 Definitions
• Article 4 Employer Security
• Article 5 Employer Authority
• Article 6 Non-Discrimination
• Article 7 Union Security
• Article 8 Employee Rights - Grievance Procedure
• Article 9 Savings Clause
• Article 10 Seniority
• Article 11 Discipline
• Article 12 Probationary Period
• Article 13 Constitutional Protection
• Article 14 Overtime
• Article 15 Court Time and Call Back Time
• Article 16 Stand-By Time
• Article 17 Vacation and Sick Leave
• Article 18 Leave for Death in Family
• Article 19 Leaves of Absence
• Article 20 Reinstatement
• Article 21 Holidays
• Article 22 Job Postings
• Article 23 Classification
• Article 24 Temporary Assignments
• Article 25 Legal Services
• Article 26 Injury On Duty
• Article 27 Clothing Allowance and Maintenance
• Article 28 Salaries
• Article 29 Premium Pay
• Article 30 Longevity
• Article 31 Insurance - Health and Welfare
• Article 32 Travel Benefits
• Article 33 Training
• Article 34 Emergency Closing
• Article 35 Work Scheduling
• Article 36 Duration

• MOU - Interpretation of Article 29.4
• MOU - The Use of the 12-hour Shift in Duluth
• MOU - Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• MOU - Physical Fitness
• MOU - UMD Second Vacation Bid and Shift Rotation
• MOU - Job Openings