The Senate Resolution No. 14 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 contract includes significant wage increases for faculty, with a 6.49% increase for undergraduate faculty, a 5.45% increase for graduate faculty, and a 10% increase for ad-hoc hourly assignments. Additionally, it provides a one-time payment for new hires, a professional development fund, and stipends for faculty team leads.

The financial implications of the agreement indicate an annual cost of $323,434 to the Board of Regents for Higher Education, beginning in FY 26. This cost includes wages, fringe benefits, and other associated expenses. The resolution was favorably reported by the Senate Committee on Appropriations, reflecting unanimous support. The agreement is expected to have ongoing financial impacts in subsequent years, as the cost increases will continue beyond the initial fiscal year.