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Adjunct Benefits Trust Fund.
The current CBA called for the establishment
of an Adjunct Benefits Trust Fund. The Trust is funded by a one-time
contribution of $50,000 from the LIUFF and annual contributions from the
Administration. These contributions were $50,000 in 2003-04, $31,380
in 2004-05 and a guarantee of $40,690 for 2005-06.
The Trust is a distinct legal entity,
separate from but answerable to the LIUFF. During the first year
of the CBA a Trust was legally constituted, with the following persons
named as Trustees:
Michael
Pelias (Chair)
Melissa
Antinori
Arthur
Kimmel
Anne
Larson
Erik
Lehman
Marcia
Newfield
Robert
Shick
LIUFF
President (ex officio)
The trustees voted to use the Fund to provide money to adjuncts
for use in purchasing health insurance. The following eligibility criteria
were passed and implemented
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At least 50 contact hours over a continual 4 year period
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No other source of employer paid health insurance for either the adjunct
or the adjuncts spouse.
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Presentation of proof of payment for the personal purchase of health
insurance.
To date, 20 applied to the trust fund for aid. Fourteen adjuncts
met the criteria for service and 13 adjuncts have received support from
the fund during the 2005-2005 academic year, with a total disbursement
of $26,000.
If you feel that you are eligible to participate in the trust fund,
please contact either Michael Pelias
or Melissa Antinori. |