Human Resources
Negotiating Units
Introduction and Table of Contents
The assignment of positions to negotiating units is done by the New York State Public Employees Relations Board (PERB) and is abased primarily on the concept of "community of interest". At the Institute of Technology positions have been assigned to the following negotiating units based upon the similarity of their tasks, responsibilities, and working conditions. Following is a list of each of the negotiating units contained within this document.
Administrative Services Negotiating Unit (CSEA) - NU02
This unit includes classified service employees who are assigned clerical, secretarial, and administrative assistant duties and responsibilities. This unit is represented by the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., (CSEA). Titles assigned to this unit include Keyboard Specialist, Calculation Clerk, Clerk I, and Secretary I, among others. All titles in this unit are in the classified service. Appointments in the classified service must be made in accordance with the Civil Service Law and the rules of the State Civil Service Commission. Salaries are statutory which means that the title and grade of the position to which an employee is appointed determines the salary paid. Positions in this unit are non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Confidential Negotiating Unit - NU06
This unit includes positions acting in a confidential capacity to a managerial employee who has significant responsibility for formulating campus-wide policy, is involved in preparation for collective bargaining, has a significant role in the administration of collective bargaining agreements, or has a major role in the administration of grievances or personnel. Employees in this unit are not represented. Titles assigned to this unit at SUNYIT include Secretary 1's or Secretary 2's reporting to members of the President's Staff and clerical/secretarial staff assigned to human resources or related functions. All titles in this unit are in the classified service. Appointments in the classified service must be made in accordance with the Civil Service Law and the rules of the State Civil Service Commission. Salaries are statutory which means that the title and grade of the position to which an employee is appointed determines the salary paid. Positions in this unit are non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Institutional Services Negotiating Unit (CSEA) - NU04
This unit includes positions generally assigned to providing services for individuals cared for in state institutions. This unit is represented by the Civil Service Employees' Association, Inc., (CSEA). Very few titles have ever existed at SUNYIT that were assigned to this unit. All titles in this unit are in the classified service. Appointments in the classified service must be made in accordance with the Civil Service Law and the rules of the State Civil Service Commission. Salaries are statutory which means that the title and grade of the position to which an employee is appointed determines the salary paid. Positions in this unit are non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Management/Confidential Negotiating Unit - NU13
This unit includes managerial positions having significant responsibility for formulating campus-wide policy, for preparation for collective bargaining, for the administration of collective bargaining agreements, for the administration of grievances, or for personnel administration. Employees in this unit are not represented. Titles assigned to this unit at SUNYIT include vice presidents, assistant vice presidents, deans, assistants to the president, personnel directors, and personnel associates, among others. All titles in this unit are in the unclassified service. Appointments in the unclassified service must be made in accordance with the Policies of the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York. Salaries are non-statutory which means that the title and grade of the position determine the minimum and maximum salary that can be paid. Beyond that, initial appointment salaries are dependent upon budgets, vacancy announcements, and the credentials of candidates. Positions in this unit are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Operational Services Negotiating Unit (CSEA) - NU03
This unit includes positions assigned to operations which support the maintenance of facilities and equipment. This unit is represented by the Civil Service Employees' Association, Inc., (CSEA). Titles assigned to this unit include Cleaner, Janitor, Laborer, Maintenance Helper, Plant Utilities Assistant, and Supervising Janitor, among others. All titles in this unit are in the classified service. Appointments in the classified service must be made in accordance with the Civil Service Law and the rules of the State Civil Service Commission. Salaries are statutory which means that the title and grade of the position to which an employee is appointed determines the salary paid. Positions in this unit are non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Professional, Scientific and Technical Negotiating Unit (PEF) - NU05
This unit includes positions assigned to professional level, scientific, or technical duties and responsibilities. This unit is represented by the Public Employees' Federation, AFL-CIO (PEF). Titles assigned to this unit include Chief Janitor, Clinical Physician, Nurse I, Nurse II, Payroll Clerk 4, among others. All titles in this unit are in the classified service.
Appointments in the classified service must be made in accordance with the Civil Service Law and the rules of the State Civil Service Commission. Salaries are statutory which means that the title and grade of the position to which an employee is appointed determines the salary paid. Positions in this unit are non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Security Services Negotiating Unit (Council 82) - NU61
This unit includes positions assigned responsibility for
supervising security and public safety functions. This unit is represented by Council 82, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (Council 82). Titles assigned to this unit include Campus Public Safety Supervising Officer, and Campus Public Safety Senior Investigator, among others. All titles in this unit are in the classified service. Appointments in the classified service must be made in accordance with the Civil Service Law and the rules of the State Civil Service Commission. Salaries are statutory which means that the title and grade of the position to which an employee is appointed determines the salary paid. Positions in this unit are non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Security Supervisors Negotiating Unit (Council 82) - NU01
This unit includes positions assigned to security and public safety functions except for employees appointed to supervisory titles. This unit is represented by Council 82, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (Council 82). Titles assigned to this unit include Campus Public Safety Officer I, Campus Public Safety Officer II, and Campus Public Safety Investigator, among others. All titles in this unit are in the classified service. Appointments in the classified service must be made in accordance with the Civil Service Law and the rules of the State Civil Service Commission. Salaries are statutory which means that the title and grade of the position to which an employee is appointed determines the salary paid. Positions in this unit are non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP) - NU08
This unit includes positions assigned to professional level and/or administrative duties and responsibilities. This unit is represented by United University Professions (UUP). Titles assigned to this unit include Admissions Counselor, Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor, Counselor, Director of Admissions, Instructional Support Assistant, Residence Hall Director, Staff Assistant, Student Activities Assistant, among others. All titles in this unit are in the unclassified service. Appointments in the unclassified service must be made in accordance with the Policies of the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York. Salaries are non-statutory which means that the title and grade of the position determine the minimum and maximum salary that can be paid. Beyond that, initial appointment salaries are dependent upon budgets, vacancy announcements, and the credentials of candidates. Most positions in this unit are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act on the basis of their meeting the tests required to designate them as either Executive, Administrative, or Professional.
Updated: January 7, 2003
