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 for graduate assistants.

The financial implications of the agreement indicate that UConn will incur estimated net costs of approximately $3.2 million in FY 27, escalating to $12.7 million by FY 30. Key components of the agreement include general wage increases and per credit rate increases, as well as adjustments to health insurance premiums and childcare support. The agreement also outlines a gradual increase in the General University Fee credit and adjustments to unemployment insurance costs. Overall, the resolution received favorable support from the Appropriations Committee, with a vote of 32 in favor and 5 against.