Information for the Wellesley College Community on Non-Tenure Track Unionization

The College and WOAW-UAW are currently in mediation. We will not be providing updates during this time as both parties work towards an agreement.

College proposes 26% salary increase over three years; includes $12K salary increase for 5-course standard

Overview

Since May 2024, the Wellesley College bargaining team has been meeting and negotiating a first contract with WOAW-UAW, the union representing non-tenure track (NTT) faculty. 

Since negotiations began, they progressed steadily, and the College offered a strong contract that includes meaningful and competitive salary increases and benefits. 

WOAW-UAW initiated a strike on March 27, 2025, that continued until April 24, 2025, with NTT faculty returning to classrooms during the final week of classes. The work of negotiating a final contract with WOAW-UAW continues. 

Consistent with our mission of maintaining the highest standards of excellence in liberal arts education, our students remain our top priority, and our bargaining efforts with the WOAW-UAW will seek to support and advance that shared mission.

The College is committed to finalizing a fair and competitive contract that recognizes contributions of NTT faculty as well as the needs of our broader community.

This website is a central resource for accurate and timely information about these negotiations and reflects the many ways the College values our NTT faculty members.