NJ S2966

Faculty and professional staff in collective bargaining units at New Jersey City University would receive 3-year protection from termination, layoff, involuntary reassignment, or reduction in hours following a merger with Kean University.

All existing collective bargaining agreements, salary schedules, benefits, tenure pathways, and grievance procedures must remain in effect for 3 years post-merger and cannot be modified without written union consent.

Transferred employees would have 2 years to meet any new position requirements created by program restructuring, with possible extensions for good cause.

Position vacancies from voluntary departures must first be offered internally to transferred NJCU employees before external advertising.

Unions retain enforcement rights through legal action, injunctive relief, binding arbitration, and expedited resolution through the Public Employment Relations Commission, with employees entitled to compensation for lost wages and punitive damages for violations.