2023-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement
You can find our current Collective Bargaining Agreement below, as well as a summary available as a Memorandum of Agreement. If you would like more information about bargaining or to represent your department as a Steward, reach out to us at geo@uml.edu.
UML_GEO_CBA_2023_2026_final.pdfUML-GEO_cba_MOA_2023_2026.pdfWins in the 2023-2026 contract:
A complete text of proposed changes to the contract was emailed to Members at the time of the ratification vote and is available below. Shown here is a summary of changes GEO won in the most recent agreement:
Stipend adjustments:
Annual Professional Development Fund of $30,000 to support student conference presentation, attendance, and materials to support teaching techniques and research development
Stronger non-discrimination language
100% Health Insurance Coverage for individual plan members of the bargaining unit
60% Dental Insurance Coverage for optional individual student dental insurance plans
Side letter of understanding for temporary absence due to sickness or personal injury (shared below)
Process for converting fellowship awards into TA/RA positions at the University for the purposes of recognition under the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Sick_Leave_Side_Letter_final.pdf