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Workload

A.   A maximum of 20 calculated clock hours of service per week is required of TAs for a full-time appointment. Assignment of work is recognized by the Union as a Management Right in accordance with Article IV. The definition of calculated clock hours will be determined in accordance with the workload guidelines established by Temple. Neither the established workload guidelines, nor the implementation, application or changes made by Temple, are subject to the grievance and arbitration procedure of this Agreement. In the event Temple amends workload guidelines, a meet and discuss will be held with the Union prior to implementation. 

B.   Workload Review

In addition to Section 1,A.4 of the workload guidelines established by Temple, if a TA/RA contends that his/her workload exceeds the maximum provided in his/her assignment, as determined according to the workload guidelines established by Temple, the TA/RA may with a TUGSA representative submit a Workload Review Form to TUGSA and the Director of the Temple Office of Labor and Employee Relations/Asst. V.P. H.R. Operations. The statement in the Workload Review Form must set forth the reasons supporting the claim.

Within 3 (three) weeks, the Director of Labor and Employee Relations/Asst. V.P. H.R. Operations will respond with a decision in writing.

The decision by the Director of the Office of Labor and Employee Relations/Asst. V.P. H.R. Operations shall not be subject to the grievance or arbitration procedures.

As an example, if the Director of the Office of Labor and Employee Relations/Asst. V.P. H.R. Operations concludes that the work performed by the TA/RA exceeds the work required by his/her appointment letter, he/she shall:

1.     Pay for any such additional hours already worked on a pro rata basis and reduce the TA/RA’s appointment to not exceed the maximum of 20 calculated clock hours per week; or

2. Add assistance for the completion of ongoing additional work; or

3. With the consent of the TA/RA, increase the workload set forth in the appointment letter to include the additional hours of work and increase the TA/RA's wages commensurately. In no event shall such increased workload exceed a maximum of 20 calculated clock hours per week; or

4. Execute another solution agreed upon by the Director of Labor and Employee Relations/Asst. V.P. H.R. Operations, the submitter of the Workload Review Form, and TUGSA.