Wage Increases

• A 36% increase to the base ASE salary over the life of the contract (12%/10%/10%)—the largest raises our bargaining unit has ever won in a contract
  • 5% instead of 7.5% difference between steps in the base rate
  • Premaster: 12%/10%/10%
  • Intermediate: 9.5%/10%/10%
  • Candidate: 7%/10%/10%
• Hourly wage increases of 8%/5%/5%
• Reinstatement of guaranteed increases for variable rate departments (3%/2%/2%)

Healthcare

• Premiums: Maintained $0 healthcare premiums
• Vision Coverage Improvements: 100% increase in eye exam coverage

Immigration

• First ever Immigration article: paid leave time for immigration appointments and hearings; right to opportunity for reappointment after loss of work authorization

Reasonable Accommodations

• First ever Accommodations article with guaranteed, enforceable right to Interactive Process and disability and pregnancy accommodations, including ergonomics

Summer UPASS

• Coverage for Summer UPASS beginning Summer ‘25 regardless of student status/job title

Childcare Reimbursement

• New maximum of $1560 per quarter in childcare reimbursements (previously $1350)

Intellectual Property

• Publication credits will reflect the work of bargaining unit members

Travel Reimbursements

• New commitment to 30 day timeline for reimbursements

Non-Discrimination Improvements

• Annual data on of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation provided to the Union

Grievance Timeline Improvements

• 30 day timeline (previously 21 days) to file a grievance (maintained 180 days for harassment and discrimination)