State of New York and United University Professions Agreement - July 2, 2022 - July 1, 2026 - Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Collective bargaining agreement between the State of New York and United University Professions covering the period July 2, 2022 through July 1, 2026. It defines recognition and exclusive negotiations, sets grievance procedures including filing, representation, processing, and arbitration steps, and establishes labor-management meeting structures. The agreement addresses academic freedom, anti-discrimination, discipline and job security review, compensation and benefits including health insurance and medical coverage, travel and relocation allowances, leave provisions, and access to employees, with appended reopening and related negotiation materials.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages148

Reading Time52 min

AccessFree to download

Article 1 Recognition

Article 2 Unchallenged Representation

Article 3 Exclusive Negotiations

Article 4 Definitions

Article 5 Policies

Article 6 Benefits Preserved

Article 7 Grievance Procedure

Article 7.1 Purpose

Article 7.2 Definition

Article 7.3 Requirements for Filing Grievances

Article 7.4 Representation

Article 7.5 Procedures for Processing Grievances and Grievance Appeals

Article 7.6 Procedures Applicable to Grievance Steps

Article 7.7 Procedures Applicable to Arbitration

Article 7.8 Miscellaneous Provisions

Article 7.9 Applicability

Article 8 Labor-Management Meetings

Article 9 Academic Freedom

Article 10 No Discrimination

Article 11 Employee Organization Leave

Article 12 College Meeting Space

Article 13 Bulletin Boards

Article 14 Mail Distribution

Article 15 Payroll Deduction

Article 16 Lists

Article 17 Information and Data

Article 18 Board of Trustees’ Meetings

Article 19 Discipline

Article 20 Direct Compensation

Article 21 Statewide Joint Labor-Management Committees

Article 22 Travel Allowances and Relocation Expenses

Article 23 Leaves

Article 24 Access to Employees

Article 25 Compensation of Department Chairpersons

Article 26 Jury Service

Article 27 Professional Meetings

Article 28 Medical Assistance

Article 29 Clinical Practice

Article 30 Appointment, Evaluation and Promotion

Article 31 Personnel Files

Article 32 Notice of Non-Renewal

Article 33 Job Security Review Procedures

Article 34 Transfer Rights

Article 35 Retrenchment

Article 36 Contracting Out

Article 37 Retirement Income Supplementation Programs

Article 38 Parking

Article 39 Health Insurance

Article 40 UUP Benefit Trust Fund

Article 41 Joint Committee on Health Benefits

Article 42 Professional Development Committee

Article 43 Safety and Health Committee

Article 44 This Article Intentionally Left Blank

Article 45 Campus Grants Committee

Article 46 Work-Life Services Programs

Article 47 This Article Intentionally Left Blank

Article 48 Housing and Meal Charges

Article 49 Program for Tuition Assistance

Article 50 Indemnification

Article 51 Savings Clause

Article 52 Management Rights

Article 53 Conclusion of Collective Negotiations

Article 54 Legislative Action

Article 55 Duration

Appendices

Appendix A-1 Reopening Negotiations

Appendix A-2 Employees’ Addresses

Appendix A-3 Parking

Appendix A-4 Consultation re: Article XI

Appendix A-5 Clery Act and Title IX Reporting Obligations

Appendix A-6 Retrenchment

AGREEMENT between the STATE OF NEW YORK and UNITED UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONS July 2, 2022–July 1, 2026 Dedicated to the memory of UUP Negotiations Team Member Benita Roth (June 1, 1960-May 27, 2023) "The union means life to me Roll it on. Roll it on. " TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE NUMBER Page 1 Recognition 7 2 Unchallenged Representation 7 3 Exclusive Negotiations 7 4 Definitions 7 5 Policies 9 6 Benefits Preserved 9 7 Grievance Procedure 9 7.1 Purpose 9 7.2 Definition 9 7.3 Requirements for Filing Grievances 10 7.4 Representation 10 7.5 Procedures for Processing Grievances and Grievance Appeals 10 7.6 Procedures Applicable to Grievance Steps 11 7.7 Procedures Applicable to Arbitration 11 7.8 Miscellaneous Provisions 12 7.9 Applicability 13 8 Labor-Management Meetings 13 9 Academic Freedom 14 10 No Discrimination 14 11 Employee Organization Leave 15 11.1 UUP Meetings 15 11.2 Grievances 15 11.3 Negotiations with the State 15 11.4 Labor-Management Meetings 15 11.5 Leaves for Union Activity 16 11.6 Leaves for Chapter Officers 16 11.7 General Provisions 16 12 College Meeting Space 17 13 Bulletin Boards 17 14 Mail Distribution 17 15 Payroll Deduction 17 16 Lists 17 17 Information and Data 18 18 Board of Trustees’Meetings 19 19 Discipline 19 19.1 Purpose 19 19.2 Definitions 19 19.3 Applicability 19 19.4 Disciplinary Procedure 20 19.5 Settlements 21 19.6 Effect of Settlement and Arbitrator’s Award 21 19.7 Suspension Before Notice of Discipline 21 19.8 Representation 22 19.9 Limitation 23 19.10 Resignation in Lieu of Notice of Discipline 23 19.11 Miscellaneous Provisions 23 ARTICLE NUMBER Page 20 Direct Compensation 24 21 Statewide Joint Labor-Management Committees 32 22 Travel Allowances and Relocation Expenses 33 22.1 Per Diem, Meal and Lodging Expenses 33 22.2 Mileage Allowance 33 22.3 Relocation Expenses 33 23 Leaves 33 23.1 Definitions 33 23.2 Vacation Leave: Calendar Year Employees and College Year Employees 33 23.3 Vacation Leave: Academic Year Employees 35 23.4 Sick Leave 36 23.5 Holiday Leave 38 23.6 Sabbatical Leave 40 23.7 a. Other Leaves for Academic Employees 40 23.7 b. Leaves of Absence for Professional Employees 41 23.8 Disability Leave 41 23.9 Attendance Records 42 23.10 Unauthorized Absence 42 23.11 Absence—Extraordinary Circumstances 42 23.12 Limitations Term Appointments 43 23.13 Seven-Month Child Care Leave 43 23.14 Paid Family Leave Benefits Law 43 23.15 Paid Parental Leave 44 24 Access to Employees 44 25 Compensation of Department Chairpersons 44 26 Jury Service 44 27 Professional Meetings 44 28 Medical Assistance 45 29 Clinical Practice 45 30 Appointment, Evaluation and Promotion 45 31 Personnel Files 45 32 Notice of Non-Renewal 47 33 Job Security Review Procedures 48 33.1 Definitions 48 33.2 Request for Reasons 48 33.3 Response of College President 48 33.4 Procedure for Review 49 33.5 College Panel 50 34 Transfer Rights 50 35 Retrenchment 51 36 Contracting Out 56 37 Retirement Income Supplementation Programs 57 38 Parking 57 39 Health Insurance 57 39.1 Premium Contributions 57 39.2 Benefits Management Program 59 39.3 Hospital Coverage—Network 59 39.4 Hospital Coverage—Non Network 60 ARTICLE NUMBER Page 39.5 Site of Care Redirection Program for Infusions 60 39.6 Medical Coverage—Participating Provider 60 39.7 Medical Coverage—Basic Medical 62 39.8 Centers of Excellence 63 39.9 Home Care Advocacy Program 64 39.10 Eligibility 64 39.11 Retiree/Dependents Coverage 65 39.12 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services 66 39.13 Prescription Drug Coverage 67 39.14 Acupuncture and Massage Therapy Services 68 39.15 Voluntary Telemedicine Program 68 39.16 Medical Flexible Spending Accounts 68 39.17 UUP Empire Plan Enhancements 69 40 UUP Benefit Trust Fund 69 41 Joint Committee on

FAQs

What is the effective period of this agreement?

The agreement covers July 2, 2022 through July 1, 2026.

How does the agreement define and handle grievances?

It establishes a grievance procedure with purpose and definitions, requirements for filing, representation rules, and step-by-step processing, including procedures for grievance appeals and arbitration.

What major topics are included beyond grievances?

The agreement covers labor-management meetings, academic freedom, anti-discrimination, discipline and job security review procedures, compensation and benefits, health insurance, leave provisions, and access to employees.

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