NJ S2966

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

All existing collective bargaining agreements, including salary schedules, benefits, tenure pathways, and grievance procedures, must remain in full force at Kean University for three years post-merger and cannot be modified without union consent.

Position vacancies during the three-year period must first be offered internally to transferred NJCU employees before external advertising.

Transferred employees receive two years to meet any new position requirements resulting from program restructuring, with possible extension for good cause.

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