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Jan. 29, 2026 - Contract Negotiations Update

(posted Feb. 3, 2026)

The University and staff union bargaining committees met on Jan. 29 continuing negotiations on the initial collective bargaining agreement.

The University presented five counterproposals on Layoffs, Seniority-Layoffs, Health and Safety, Management Rights and Flexible Work Arrangements. The union presented three counterproposals on Career Advancement, Layoffs, and Hours of Work. A reminder that all the University’s proposals are posted online here.

The parties’ next scheduled bargaining session is on Feb. 18.

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