Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Each semester new (and some returning) instructors have basic questions about our organization. There are many places to find answers, sometimes so many places a person doesn't know where to start. Following are some of the recurring inquires and simple answers to them.

What is the MCCEA anyway?

The MCCEA (Mott Community College Education Association) is the local association of instructors on the MCC campus. We are affiliated at the state level with the Michigan Education Association (MEA) and nationally with the National Education Association (NEA). Members pay dues to all three associations.

I'm a new part-time instructor and want to join the union. What do I do?

In a word, wait. Two weeks after the beginning of each semester the MCCEA office is given copies of instructor's contracts. These contracts let the EA know who is working and for how many contact hours. The EA then computers the dues assessment and notifies the instructors. New instructors will receive a membership form which need to be completed and returned to the MCCEA office, CM2310. Returning instructors will receive letters indicating the semester's dues amounts.

Who belongs to the MCCEA?

To answer this, refer to the Master Contract, Article I.A. which states: "The Board recognizes the Mott Community College Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for all full and part-time professional personnel. Now or hereafter employed at the College or on leave, included in the bargaining unit described as: all teaching faculty, counselors, area coordinators, health counselors, academic advisors, and related trade and technical instructors."

Where can I get a copy of the Master Contract?

The office of Human Resources publishes and distributes the Master Contract.

I'm a part-time instructor at MCC, but also teach full-time in Grand Blanc. I'm already a member of the MEA, do I also join at MCC?

Since you are already a member of an affiliated association, you will be considered a local member and pay dues only to the MCCEA. Please be sure to let the EA office know where you are already a member; your letter each semester has a form on the bottom which you should fill out and return. PTO members on the MCC campus who instruct part-time will also be local only members of the EA.

I teach one class every fall semester and always have to fill out a new membership form, how come?

This is a nuisance, I know, but each semester we terminate the membership of any instructor who isn't currently teaching. If we didn't do this, our membership dues to the MEA/NEA would double.

Will you please send me an insurance form?

Sorry, Any questions about benefits are referred to the Compensation and Benefits office of Human Resources.

I just found out that I have achieved adjunct status retroactive to the beginning of the semester. Will I have to pay back dues to the MCCEA?

No. When we receive notification that you are now adjunct, we will note that on our database, but will not collect retroactive dues.

I'm sure my contract rights have been violated. Who can help me?

Instructors have many representatives to turn to for help. Each division has a representative; there are two delegates-at-large for part-timers and three for full-timers; and Leonard Meizlish, Ext. 23305, is the Grievance Officer. Below is a link to a directory of officers and representatives, the MCCEA Board of Directors. Any person on that list is willing and able to provide assistance.