The House Resolution No. 15 proposes the approval of a collective bargaining agreement between Charter Oak State College (COSC) and the Congress of Connecticut Community Colleges, SEIU Local 1973. This agreement, submitted for approval on April 8, 2025, is intended to cover approximately 250 adjunct faculty members and is retroactive to the fall 2024 semester. The resolution was reported favorably by the House Committee on Appropriations, indicating strong support for the agreement.

The financial implications of the agreement include an annual cost of $323,434 to the Board of Regents for Higher Education, starting in fiscal year 2026. Key provisions of the contract include wage increases for faculty, a one-time payment for new hires, a professional development fund, and stipends for faculty team leads. The agreement is expected to have ongoing costs in subsequent years, with additional fringe benefits related to the wage provisions. Overall, the resolution aims to enhance compensation and support for adjunct faculty at Charter Oak State College.