Purpose: The purpose of the MSCA shall be to organize and consolidate the efforts of its members to maintain and improve public higher education in the Commonwealth in general and State University education in particular; to develop and advocate policies for improving the welfare of its members; and to negotiate, to submit for approval, and to enforce collective bargaining contracts for its members.
MSCA Publication: MSCA Perspective 2001-2011; Note: The MSCA Perspective was last published in 2011.
Employee Rights to Union Representation: If you think that any provision of the MSCA day or DGCE contract has been violated in relationship to your state college employment, please contact your local chapter president or your local chapter grievance officer. Grievances must be filed no later than 10 days after the alleged violation, so don't delay!
As an employee represented by a union, you are entitled by law to Weingarten Rights, which guarantee you the right to have a union representative with you during any investigatory interview by any representative of management.
Other Important Links: Chapter Links Council of Presidents (COP) Salary Study for the State Colleges Group Insurance Council Local Media MetLife/Dental Insurance Organizations - Union/Educational Reimbursement Voucher Retirement: Planning for Your Retirement, MTA Retirement: Mass.State Board of Retirement State University Faculty/Librarian Salaries by Rank Weingarten Rights
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