House Resolution No. 14, reported by the House Committee on Appropriations and chaired by Rep. Walker of the 93rd District, proposes the approval of an agreement between The University of Connecticut Board of Trustees and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Local 6950. This agreement, which was submitted to the assembly on April 2, 2024, for approval, pertains to Postdoctoral Research Associates, excluding those at the University of Connecticut Health Center, and covers the fiscal years from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. The resolution has been recommended for adoption by the committee.

The fiscal impact of the agreement includes costs of $214,446 for FY 25, $409,470 for FY 26, and $566,170 for FY 27, which are expected to be covered by non-General Fund sources such as tuition and research grant revenues. The agreement will affect approximately 150 union employees and includes provisions for wage increases. The wage provisions will remain in effect until a new contract is negotiated following the expiration of this agreement on June 30, 2027. The Appropriations Committee has given a favorable vote on the resolution with 38 yeas and 0 nays.