The resolution proposes the approval of a collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut (UConn) Board of Trustees and the Graduate Employee Union Local 6950, which is part of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. This agreement, submitted for approval on April 7, 2026, covers a four-year period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2030, and includes provisions for salary increases, fringe benefits, and other financial adjustments. The Senate Committee on Appropriations has recommended the resolution for adoption.

The financial implications of the agreement indicate that UConn will incur estimated net costs of approximately $3.2 million in FY 27, escalating to about $12.7 million by FY 30. Key components of the agreement include general wage increases of 4.5% for the first two years, followed by 4.25% and 3.85% in the subsequent years, as well as adjustments to health insurance premiums and childcare support. The agreement also outlines increases in the General University Fee credits and adjustments to unemployment insurance costs associated with salary increases. Overall, the resolution aims to formalize the terms of the agreement, ensuring that the rights and benefits of graduate employees are upheld while managing the financial impact on the university.