3. The TMCC-NFA agrees that it will represent all members of the bargaining unit fairly and without reference to membership in TMCC-NFA. TMCC-NFA asserts that membership in the TMCC-NFA is not compulsory and that members of the bargaining unit have the right to join or not join the TMCC-NFA as each may decide. Neither TMCC-NFA nor NSHE shall coerce or discriminate against any faculty member in the exercise of such right. 3.4 Contract Administration Training/Attendance at Conventions TMCC-NFA shall have a total of up to twenty (20) working days paid leave per year to be distributed by TMCC-NFA to delegates to attend contract administration/training conventions. Participation by any one individual will not exceed five (5) working days per year. Each person who will be absent has the responsibility to arrange for a qualified replacement and TMCC shall not be liable for any compensation for the replacement. TMCC-NFA shall provide ten (10) working days’ notice to the President of TMCC, or designee, and to the supervisor of the individuals who are seeking to attend such programs.and the identity of the replacements. It is expected that the President, or designee, will approve such requests or present reasons for denial to the faculty member. 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 3 Page 8
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