Establishes employee protections for certain employees of New Jersey City University in event of merger with Kean University.
This bill protects unionized faculty and staff at New Jersey City University (NJCU) if the university merges with Kean University. It prohibits termination, layoffs, or adverse employment actions for three years post-merger, requires Kean to first offer vacant positions to transferred NJCU employees, and preserves all existing union contracts, benefits, and seniority for three years. Kean must honor all negotiated terms like salaries, benefits, and grievance procedures without changes without union consent, and must implement a clear communication plan for affected employees. Violations allow unions to seek immediate legal remedies, including injunctions and binding arbitration, with disputes prioritized by the Public Employment Relations Commission.
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 24, 2025
Last action Jul 24, 2025
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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Will Sampson
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