We value the passion, expertise and service our union-represented staff colleagues bring everyday in support of the University of Pittsburgh. Since January, we have met and negotiated with the staff union on several issues, including exchanging proposals on wage increases for the 2026 Fiscal Year. In addition to tentatively agreeing to numerous proposals, we have received and responded to a substantial number of requests for information from union leadership.

Today, Tuesday, Nov. 25, we submitted the following compensation proposal to the staff union:

Base Wage rates: The Employer shall increase the base wage rates for all bargaining unit employees who performed at a successful level or higher during the 2025 Fiscal Year by 2.5% effective Nov.1, 2025.

In submitting this proposal, we would like to highlight recent actions surrounding the base wage increase negotiations. The University initially proposed a wage increase that would have been effective July 1, 2025, matching the timing of increases for other university employees. The University’s proposal also applied the same insurance updates that other university employees received. The staff union declined the proposal and countered with a wage request that far exceeded increases for any employee group, and at a time when the university has been clear in the need for fiscal responsibility, especially in the face of headwinds on higher education. We are committed to paying our staff fairly while also being good stewards of our resources.

Accordingly, the University continues to actively bargain with the union and additional bargaining sessions are scheduled through the end of the calendar year. We look forward to continuing to work together toward CBA that supports our staff colleagues and our shared aspirations as a University community. Also, please note that all University proposals and counterproposals related to the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations are available on this site.

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