UConn-AAUP Monday Member Memo – 11.9.26

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In this issue:

• Statement on UConn Leadership Change
• Union Grievance & Arbitration Updates
• November 12^th– Avery Point Campus Meeting- Join us!
• November 14^th– Stamford area fundraiser to Drop the Charges on Minnesota15
• November 19^th– Join us at Agave Grill Hartford Social!
• CIRE Faculty Fellowship Fund- Plan Ahead!

UConn-AAUP has been closely following the potential for leadership change at our University. Leadership changes are a pivotal moment for any institution, especially with the rising threats to higher education in the current fiscal, political, and societal landscape.  This transition provides an opportunity to adjust the direction of the University and to reaffirm our core commitment to student success, academic and research excellence, public engagement and academic freedom. UConn is best served by leadership that embraces collaboration, values shared governance, and respects the contributions of faculty, staff, and students. We echo the sentiments of former President Katsouleas: now is the time to evaluate and where necessary upgrade the University’s practices at the highest levels. From training and oversight for the Board of Trustees, to supporting and ensuring the role of faculty and staff in governance, to engaging Connecticut’s families, businesses and other stakeholders – now is the time to take a hard look in the mirror and make the most needed changes to secure the future success of UConn.

Salary & Mert Arbitration Set:  Two out of thirty-four state employee’s unions have not received their negotiated increase in salaries and merit pay for FY 27 – UConn-AAUP is one of them.
The arbitration date is set for January 14^th, 2027.  UConn-AAUP filed for arbitration due to lack of payment on  August 23, 2026, and is asking for interest on the money that should be in your pocket, not in the university’s investment accounts.

Interest Arbitrations:  UConn-AAUP is engaging in interest arbitration of Article 30 (Faculty Participation in Department Governance – Workload) and Article 14 (Reduction of Staff for Discontinuance of Programs or for Financial Exigency).
Article 14^th Arbitration has occurred and Article 30 is scheduled for November 30^th. 
The arbitrator is the same for both cases, and we will receive both decisions together after November 30^th.

CLAS Workload Arbitration Set for January 20^th, 2027.  UConn-AAUP has also filed for arbitration due to increases in course enrollments, increases in course assignments for CIRE faculty, decreases in course releases and reduction in TA allocations. That arbitration is also scheduled for this semester.

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For
Avery Point Campus Discussion
Thursday, November 12^th at 1:00

Light refreshments will be served

Lowell Weicker Building Room 312

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