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
Bargaining Update 10-23-24
October 23rd, 2024 Many proposals from both USA and management were presented at today’s bargaining meeting. We presented two coalition proposals, which are proposals that are being brought to the table by multiple unions to increase our negotiating power. Once all proposals have been presented, we will move on to constructing counter proposals. Please see below for information … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 10-23-24
Bargaining Update 10-09-24
October 9th, 2024 Context for the bargaining process: We are currently receiving and reviewing management’s proposals, as well as preparing and presenting our proposals. We focus on our initial position in bargaining until all our proposals are on the table. Once everything is on the table from both sides, we'll shift focus to countering and negotiating all proposals. … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 10-09-24
