Our Union’s Bargaining Priorities
We are the people on campus who support students and faculty, run programs and experiments, and so much more. When we are involved in decisions and valued for our work our university will be stronger for the students and community we serve.
In our first contract and beyond, we intend to ensure that staff are valued and respected by prioritizing…
Pay Equity, Increased Salaries & a Livable Wage for All
Raises at or above the rising cost of living
Base salaries at or above a livable wage
Pay equity reviews and adjustments
Transparent and timely process for career advancement/reclassifications
The creation of a transparent salary step system
Maintaining, Improving and Adding Benefits like…
Healthcare
Retirement
Tuition remission
Paid parental leave
Professional development
and more!
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion with Justice and Accountability
Diversity and equity in hiring, promotions and retention provisions
Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment provisions with accountability mechanisms
A Healthy Work/Life Balance
Flexibility in scheduling
Telework / hybrid schedules
Manageable workloads with clearly defined job descriptions
Don’t see your top priority listed here? That doesn’t mean we can’t bargain to maintain or improve it!
In fact, our Area Stewards want to hear from you! Send an email to us about your top priority and how it specifically impacts you so that we can make our bargaining positions as strong as possible.
Keep in mind: We want to win our priorities, but we will need a strong and united membership. Only by joining can you vote on these priorities, elect UVMSU representatives and vote on a tentative agreement.