December 11th, 2024 Where we are: Today the USA Bargaining Team presented our final two proposals to management regarding contracting out and our new 7-step salary proposal. Management brought their final proposal regarding campus closures due to inclement weather. Now that all proposals are on the table, we will begin the counterproposal and negotiations process. USA's … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 12-11-24
2024-2027 Bargaining
Bargaining Update 12-18-24
December 18th, 2024 Where we are:Today is the first day of presenting counter proposals! USA brought a counter to the University Proposal 2, regarding the Sick Leave Bank. We also established working groups to continue to work on counters. USA's Counter Proposals Counter to University Proposal 2: Article 10 Sick Leave Bank Click here to view the original University Proposal … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 12-18-24
“Where the **** are our raises?” – Parameters, Bargaining, and More
By the University Staff Association (USA) Communications Committee As we find ourselves in January 2025, there are a few things to be expected. New university policies, the start of the new Spring 2025 semester, and the frustration of accidentally writing “2024” on your documents. But more importantly, it’s likely you’re reading this and wondering: shouldn’t … [Read more...] about “Where the **** are our raises?” – Parameters, Bargaining, and More
Bargaining Update 11-20-24
November 20th, 2024 Where we are:The final day to bring new proposals to the bargaining table has been changed to the next meeting, which is scheduled for December 11th 9-11am. USA presented five proposals. Management did not present, but we anticipate a final proposal and counter from them at the next meeting. Please see below for information about the proposals and bookmark … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 11-20-24
Bargaining Update 11-06-24
November 6th, 2024 Where we are: The USA Bargaining Team and management continued to present proposals. Our next bargaining session on 11/20 will be the last meeting we can present new proposals, per our Ground Rules. Once all proposals have been presented, we will move on to constructing counter proposals and start negotiating these proposals with management. Please see below … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 11-06-24
