The resolution presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks the Council of the District of Columbia's approval for the "Ninth Master Agreement" between the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and the UDC Faculty Association/National Education Association. This agreement, which was approved by the UDC Board of Trustees on December 3, 2025, covers the period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025, and includes provisions for a new salary structure, a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for Fiscal Year 2025, and promotion catch-up payments for eligible faculty members. The resolution emphasizes the need for immediate approval to enhance faculty compensation, thereby aiding UDC in attracting and retaining qualified faculty in a competitive educational environment.

The resolution declares an emergency to expedite the approval process for the agreement and its associated salary schedule, highlighting the urgency of addressing compensation matters for faculty members. It asserts that the circumstances warranting this emergency declaration necessitate swift action by the Council to ensure the agreement's implementation, which is intended to improve faculty retention and recruitment at UDC. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon adoption.