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Support Staff of Elgin Community College
Association (SSECCA)

The name of this organization will be the Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA), an affiliate of the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association. The purpose of the organization will be to promote, protect, and defend the rights of all employees at Elgin Community College who are eligible for membership; to develop, secure, and maintain adequate compensation and terms and conditions of employment for
all represented by the Union; and to speak for the membership on matters relating to common interests.

SSECCA Mission Statement-“Dynamic supportive organization for its members providing high quality service.”

Community
SSECCA values the students, staff, faculty, administration and District 509.

Communication

SSECCA strives to achieve a better form of conflict resolution, by listening to its members concerns and provide a positive dialect with members to promote cooperation and credibility. SSECCA makes itself more accessible to its members by broadening its scope to all departments of the college. Through positive leadership SSECCA continues to seek fairness and always encourage greater professional respect, dignity and integrity. SSECCA helps it members by keeping information in their hands to always keep the lines of communication open.

LIAISON
SSECCA will be the liaison between administration, staff, faculty and the public by working as a team. SSECCA strives for a positive working relationship with administration and the public to encourage the involvement of employees in the planning and direction of their work, recognizing that the college’s success depends on the full contribution of all employees.

Collective Bargaining
SSECCA is empowered to negotiate contracts and protecting the rights of our membership in the workplace by promoting the welfare of the membership and to provide a voice in the determination of the wages, terms and conditions of employment.

Education
SSECCA encourages and supports members in their educational efforts by bargaining for training opportunities and monetary reimbursement.

Integrity
SSECCA has the responsibility to maintain the utmost level of integrity by adhering to the highest standards of honesty, consistency and fairness in all its actions.

Diversity
SSECCA embraces diversity and be fair in all its negotiations in regard to the diversity of its membership.

Professional Excellence
SSECCA strives to maintain high standards of excellence in leadership and professionalism. The membership will have a strong dedication to each other and most importantly to the students of ECC.