Welcome to LCCSSA
Be a Part of the Process—Let Your Voice be Heard
Welcome to Lewis & Clark! We hope you enjoy working here and being a part of our community. We would like to invite you to be a member of the Lewis & Clark College Support Staff Association (LCCSSA), your Union here on campus. LCCSSA membership has many benefits—we think once you review the benefits of LCCSSA membership you’ll find it an easy decision to join.
Past Bargaining Successes for LCCSSA
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Vacation Day Increase |
2003: 12-22 days per year (depending on length of service) 2007: 15-24 days per year (depending on length of service) |
| Sick Leave Increase | 2013: 22 days per year ( previously 12 for <5 year employees and 15 for .5 years) |
| Holidays | 2007: Addition of MLK Day |
| Overtime Pay Designation |
2007: Overtime accrues after 40 hours of pay rather than 40 hours of work. 2013: Overtime accrues after 37.5 hours of pay unless your normal work week is 40 hours. |
| Temporary Pay Increase |
2007: After five consecutive days of doing a higher paying job (inside or outside the unit) you will be compensated at least $1.00 more an hour based on the higher salary 2013: Additional Compensation is set at $3.00 an hour |
| Swing Shift Premium |
If you start work at noon or later you receive an hourly premium. 2003: None 2007: $.50 per hour after 4:00 p.m. 2011: $1.00 per hour after 4:00 p.m. |
| Wage Increases | Between 2000 and 2016 from $8.50-19.80 per hour to $15.92 to $35.71 |
| Wage Table | 2016: Table structure is changed, reducing the wage steps from sixteen years to five by the end of the contract and an 11% increase in wages over the next three years. |
Be a part of the process and let your voice be heard. Become a full member of the team: the Lewis & Clark Support Staff Association AFT Local 4912!
You are automatically enrolled as a member of the Union, but you have the choice to become a “Fair Share” participant. Fair Share participants pay 80.86% of the union dues, which covers the costs of collective bargaining, contract administration, and related activities. However, fair share payers do not have the same rights as members such as determining what is negotiated in your collective bargaining agreement (union contract) or deciding who will represent them at the bargaining table. If you do not wish to be a full voting member of LCCSSA, please print and complete this form and return it to the Human Resources Department.
LCCSSA: Membership vs Fair Share Payer
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Benefit |
LCCSSA Membership |
Fair Share Payer |
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Represented in Collective Bargaining |
Yes |
Yes |
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Contract Implementation and Enforcement |
Yes |
Yes |
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Union support/representation in grievance or disciplinary meetings. |
Yes |
Yes |
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Attend General Membership Meetings |
Yes |
Yes |
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Included on LCCSSA Email Announcement List |
Yes |
Yes |
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Union Member |
Yes |
No |
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Have input on collective bargaining negotiations (union contract). |
Yes |
No |
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Voting for representatives of bargaining team. |
Yes |
No |
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Vote for Contract Ratification |
Yes |
No |
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Ability to Run for office/serve on a committee/be an area representative (steward) |
Yes |
No |
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Access to money-saving AFT Benefits* |
Yes |
No |
*Benefits Options from American Federation of Teachers (AFT):
- $5,000 life insurance (one year free for new members)
- $5,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment (coverage varies by Local)
- Supplemental Insurance at Union Group Rates
- Free and Discounted Legal Services
- Financial Assistance and Resources
- Union Member Mortgage Program
- Union Credit Card with Rebates and Hardship Protection
- Credit Counseling
- Union Motor Club
- Scholarships
- Discounts On:
- ID Protection
- Dental and Vision Services
- 20% on Flowers
- Up to 25% on car rental
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Theme parks and Entertainment
- Auto buying
- Lodging
- 15% on AT&T Wireless
- Estate Planning
- Home Energy
- Powell Books