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The University received a Demand to Bargain from the Union to commence negotiations on the parties third collective bargaining agreement for the clerical, service, and technical civil service staff on April 10, 2025.The University is committed to working with the Union to come to a fair and fiscally responsible successor agreement.

Bargaining Timeline

January 21, 2026 (15th Session, 1st Mediation Session)

The parties met for their 15th negotiation session, which was also their first mediation session. The parties began with introductions and general negotiation status for the mediator’s benefit to discuss the outstanding issues. The mediator then met with each group separately to discuss items and work to find potential agreements. Two Tentative Agreements were reached at the session. The next mediation session was scheduled prior to the meeting adjourning.

December 12, 2025 (14th Session)

The parties met for their 14th negotiation session. The Union presented language on six (6) items today. Clarifying questions were asked and answered regarding the proposals and then the parties took a brief caucus.  After a caucus, the parties dialogued additional questions and the current status of all outstanding proposals. The Union informed the University today they are seeking mediation and a tentative first mediation date was set for January 21, 2026.

November 19, 2025 (13th Session)

The parties met for their 13th negotiation session. The parties discussed a topic that needed clearer language and both agreed to the clarification. The University discussed a potential two-year contract offering details/ideas on outstanding items and economics. The Union is going to take the potential ideas back to their membership for discussion in an attempt to come to an agreement without the need for mediation. The mediation process was also discussed, and the Union requested to start the scheduling process. The parties scheduled one additional meeting without the mediator prior to adjournment.

November 5, 2025 (12th Session)

The parties met for their 12th negotiation session. The parties began with dialogue around a couple of specific items of concern for the Union as well as their withdrawal of one proposal previously submitted. Supposal ideas were shared between the parties to discern how to move forward with bargaining and potential mediation, the University has previously countered the Union on all outstanding issues, however the Union did not present any counter proposals on any of the outstanding issues. The parties discussed the mediation process and how they would choose the mediator. Expectations for future sessions were shared, and the parties scheduled one additional meeting prior to adjournment. The University remains committed to reaching a fair and fiscally responsible agreement.

October 24, 2025 (11th Session)

The parties met for their 11th negotiation session. The University presented three proposals today and answered clarifying questions. Context was dialogued between the two parties regarding the economic proposals. After a caucus, the Union informed the parties that they would be formally requesting mediation today due to feeling at a standstill on economics.

The parties confirmed the next meeting prior to adjournment.

October 9, 2025 (10th Session)

The parties met for their 10th negotiation session. The parties began the session with signing one Tentative Agreement. The Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration gave a presentation of the current UIS financial position, and the Union was provided with an opportunity to ask questions, and the University answered them. The Union then presented three impact statements from bargaining unit members as well.

The parties confirmed the next two meetings prior to adjournment.

September 24, 2025 (Ninth Session)

The parties met for their ninth negotiation session. The University presented four economic proposals today. The Union adjourned the meeting after the University’s proposals were received.

September 4, 2025 (Eighth Session)

The parties met for their eighth negotiation session. The Union presented three proposals, and the University presented one proposal today. After a caucus, the Union provided one counter proposal. Questions were asked and answered between parties.

The parties confirmed the next scheduled meetings prior to adjournment.

August 18, 2025 (Seventh Session)

The parties met for their seventh negotiation session. The University presented proposals, and the Union presented eight proposals today. Questions were asked and answered for both parties. After a caucus, the University presented three counter proposals. Two Tentative Agreements were signed today.

The parties scheduled the next two meetings prior to adjournment.

August 1, 2025 (Sixth Session)

The parties met for their sixth negotiation session. The Union provided contextual handouts and dialogued the economic proposal they intended to present today. The Union then presented six proposals and answered clarifying questions from the University. The University presented three proposals today and answered Union’s questions.

The bargaining timeline was dialogued and the scheduled meeting dates were confirmed prior to adjournment.

July 21, 2025 (Fifth Session)

The parties met for their fifth negotiation session. Both parties began with reintroductions due to new attendees participating at the session. The University provided one proposal, and the Union provided three proposals today. Clarifying questions were asked and answered after a caucus. The Union indicated they would be presenting their economic proposals at the next session.

The parties scheduled the next two sessions prior to adjournment.

July 7, 2025 (Fourth Session)

The parties met for their fourth negotiation session. The Union provided three proposals today, and the University provided four proposals. Clarifying questions were asked and answered prior to adjournment.

June 16, 2025 (Third Session)

The parties met for their third negotiation session. The parties started the session by signing three Tentative Agreements.

The University provided one proposal and opened dialogue for a few forthcoming proposals for context and consideration. The Union provided one proposal today, their final non-economic proposal. Clarifying questions were asked and answered for both parties.

The parties scheduled the next two meetings prior to adjournment.

June 5, 2025 (Second Session)

The parties met for their second negotiation session. The Union opened the session with nine non-economic proposals and provided context for each proposal. The parties went to caucus and reconvened to ask and answer the University’s clarifying questions on the proposals prior to adjournment.

May 29, 2025 (First Session)

The parties met for their first negotiation session. The parties commenced with introductions of individuals present, and the Union provided big picture context for their forthcoming proposals and provided information on their priority concerns. Specific topics were dialogued pertaining to both economic and non-economic future proposals, and questions were asked and answered from both parties.

The parties scheduled the next two meetings and confirmed current meeting location is suitable for this group prior to adjournment.

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