ARTICLE 2

DEFINITIONS

2.1

    Administrator - The term "administrator" as used in this Agreement refers to an employee serving in a non-bargaining unit position designated as management and/or supervisory.

2.2

    Bargaining Unit - The term "bargaining unit" as used in this Agreement refers to the bargaining unit defined in Article 2, Recognition.

2.3

    Calendar Year - The term "calendar year" as used in this Agreement refers to the period of time from January 1 through December 31.

2.4

    Campus - The term "campus" as used in this Agreement refers to one university or college and all its facilities which is a member institution of The California State University. The term "campus" shall also refer to the Office of the Chancellor, when appropriate.

2.5

    Chancellor - The term "Chancellor" as used in this agreement refers to the chief executive officer of the CSU or his/her designee.

2.6

    CSU - The term "CSU" as used in this Agreement refers collectively to the Trustees, the Office of the Chancellor, and the universities and colleges.

2.7

    Day - The term "day" as used in this Agreement refers to a calendar day.

2.8

    Casual Employment Workers - The term "Casual Employment Workers" as used in this Agreement refers to a person hired on an hourly basis for special projects at campuses which are short-term in nature, perform job duties that are otherwise performed by SETC represented classifications, are hired in accordance with the provisions of the Contract & Procurement "Day Laborer" program, are paid prevailing wage and benefits as required by law, and are not covered by this Agreement.

2.9

    Emergency - The term "emergency" as used in this Agreement means a sudden, unexpected happening; an unforeseen occurrence or condition requiring immediate action.

2.10

    Employee - The term "employee" as used in this Agreement refers to a bargaining unit member who is a full-time employee, a part-time employee, a probationary employee, a permanent employee, or a temporary employee or an apprentice employee.

      a. Full-Time Employee - The term "full-time employee" as used in this Agreement refers to a bargaining unit employee who is serving in a full-time appointment.

      b. Part-Time Employee - The term "part-time employee" as used in this Agreement refers to a bargaining unit employee who is serving in less than a full-time appointment.

      c. Probationary Employee - The term "probationary employee" as used in this Agreement refers to a full-time bargaining unit employee who has received a probationary appointment and is serving a period of probation..

      d. Permanent Employee - The term "permanent employee" as used in this Agreement refers to a bargaining unit employee who has been awarded permanent status and is serving in a permanent appointment.

      e. Temporary Employee - The term "temporary employee" as used in this Agreement refers to a bargaining unit employee who is serving in a temporary appointment for a specified period of time.

      f. Apprentice Employee - The term "apprentice employee" as used in this Agreement refers to a bargaining unit employee who is serving in a certified CSU apprentice program for a specified period of time.

      g. Limited Hourly Employee - The term " limited hourly employee" as used in this Agreement refers to a bargaining unit employee (including retired annuitant) who is appointed for a specified period of time and is paid on an hourly basis.

2.11

    Fiscal Year - The term "fiscal year" as used in this Agreement refers to the period of time from July 1 through June 30.

2.12

    Parties - The term "parties" as used in this Agreement refers to the CSU and the State Employees Trades Council.

2.13

    President - The term "President" as used in this Agreement refers to the chief executive officer of a university or college or his/her designee. The term "President" shall also refer to the Chancellor or his/her designee, when appropriate.

2.14

    Trustees - The Term "Trustees' as used in this Agreement refers to the Board of Trustees of the CSU.

2.15

    Union - The term "Union" as used in this Agreement refers to the State Employees Trades Council exclusive bargaining representatives.

2.16

    Union Hall - The term "Union Hall" as used in this Agreement refers to a Union Hiring Hall administered by a local trade union, from which CSU may hire Casual Employment Workers at various campuses for special projects.

2.17

    Union Representative - The term "Union Representative" as used in this Agreement refers to a person who has been officially designated in writing as the Union Representative.

2.18

    Workday - The term "workday" as used in this Agreement refers to the hours an employee is scheduled for work on any one calendar day.

2.19

    Worktime - The term "worktime" as used in this Agreement refers to time spent in compensated employment except time spent on all paid disability leaves and workers' compensation.


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