The resolution, titled the Ninth Master Agreement between the University of the District of Columbia and the University of the District of Columbia Faculty Association/National Education Association Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, addresses an urgent need to approve the negotiated compensation matters outlined in the Ninth Master Agreement. This agreement, which is effective from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025, includes a new salary schedule aimed at increasing compensation for faculty members represented by the Faculty Association. The resolution emphasizes that these changes are essential for the University to effectively attract and retain faculty in a competitive higher education environment.

The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the circumstances surrounding this agreement as an emergency, necessitating immediate adoption of the resolution. By approving the agreement on an emergency basis, the Council aims to ensure that the University can implement the new compensation structure without delay, thereby supporting its faculty and enhancing the overall educational quality at the institution. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon adoption.