Concerning part-time employment letters | Open bargaining reminder

Posted on August 2, 2021 by AFT 2121

Part Time Employment Letters

Last week the District mailed employment letters to part time faculty that outline some basics about part time employment, including employment dates, education code citations, etc.. These types of letters are not uncommon for part time faculty at other colleges but this is a new practice for City College. These letters do not change the existing terms of employment or contractual part time faculty employment rights.

The District did not work with AFT on the language of these letters nor was AFT given advanced notice that letters would be sent to faculty. On the District’s part this was a substantial lapse in judgement and a complete failure to communicate. That said, we have since confirmed with the District that these letters are a perfunctory administrative process aimed at providing more clarity and consistency in part time employment during a period marked by substantial class cuts and part time assignment loss.

The language of the letter does not actively misstate the law; however because it only references the Education Code, it paints an incomplete picture. Part-time faculty also have contractual rights that protect part time assignments and employment in various ways.

Again, these letters are representative of a new administrative process. These letters do not change the existing terms of employment or contractual employment rights of part time faculty.

In solidarity,

TEAM AFT 2121