Graduate Employees Union -- Michigan State University / Workload

From CGEU

ARTICLE 13

WORKLOAD

I. Employee appointments shall average ten (10) hours (1/4 time), twenty (20) hours (1/2 time) or thirty (30) hours (3/4 time) per week over the length of a semester appointment. The specific number of hours in any week may vary from the average according to the needs of the employing unit. However, over the course of the semester appointment, the average number of hours worked per week shall not unreasonably exceed the above.

II. Supervisors shall discuss the scope and pattern of duties with the employees at the outset of the appointment and as questions arise during the appointment. Should supervisors become aware of potential workload fluctuations of a substantial nature, they will notify affected employees as soon as practicable.

III. Michigan State University designated holidays are as follows:

New Years (2 days) Labor Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving (2 days)

Independence Day Christmas (2 days)

IV. If, during the course of an appointment, it is determined that an employee is expected to work more than the average specified in Paragraph I, above, the employing unit will increase the appointment or reduce the workload appropriately.

V. Employees appointed for a special limited purpose may be appointed at a level less than ten (10) hours (1/4 time).