Michigan Tech has three unions. Each union's contract sets forth terms and conditions of employment such as wages, hours, and working conditions. They establish the machinery for collective bargaining and promote orderly and peaceful labor relations between the University and it's employees.
Michigan Technological University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex and gender. Michigan Tech also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy or more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). https://www.mtu.edu/title-ix/
AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees):
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) represents Michigan Technological University's service and maintenance employees.
POA (Police Officers Association):
The Police Officers Association (POA) represents Michigan Technological University's police officers.
UAW (United Auto Workers):
The United Auto Workers (UAW) represents Michigan Technological University's office professionals.
Religious Accommodation Procedure for Employees
Michigan Tech may provide a reasonable accommodation based on a person’s sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. This accommodation request cannot result in undue hardship on the University. In determining whether an undue hardship exists, factors such as the cost to the University and the impact on the rights of other employees would be considered.
An employee who would like to request a reasonable religious accommodation should fill out this Religious Accommodation Request form. The employee will be contacted regarding their request within three business days.
The use of vacation and personal leave is governed by University policies. Vacation days requested for the express purpose of religious observance will not be unreasonably denied if the employee has accrued vacation leave or is eligible for personal leave, and the granting of leave or vacation time will not result in undue hardship for Michigan Tech. Nothing in this procedure exempts a Michigan Tech faculty or staff member from the requirement to fulfill their job responsibilities.