Article 22. Negotiation of Successor Agreement
The parties will confer prior to November 15, 2024 regarding the format for successor bargaining (i.e., whether to use an interest-based, traditional, or other bargaining approach). The parties will also confer regarding the timing and scheduling of successor bargaining.
Unless the parties agree otherwise, the Union will send written notice to the University during the month of January prior to the expiration of this Agreement of its desire to negotiate a successor agreement. Prior to commencement of negotiations, the parties shall exchange written notice of those new subjects or sections of this Agreement they propose to negotiate. Those sections of this agreement not opened by said notices or by subsequent mutual agreement shall automatically become a part of any successor agreement. Negotiation of the successor agreement shall begin no later than January 31, 2025 or such a date as mutually agreed upon by both parties.
The parties agree to engage in an economic reopener and will begin that process January 1, 2023.
Bargaining Updates and Proposals
April 5, 2024 - PSU and PSUFA first steps
In alignment with the Letter of Agreement No. 2023 - 002, the Parties have begun discussions on convening a task force to research options for salary increases or other additional compensation for adjuncts based on length of employment at PSU.
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