BURLINGTON – ̽̽ has reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with its full-time faculty union, United Academics. The agreement is subject to approval by the ̽̽ Board of Trustees and ratification by the union’s membership.
“Faculty members play a vital role in ̽̽’s continued success as a premiere institution centering people and planet,” said Chris Lehman, Chief Human Resources Officer for ̽̽. “This tentative agreement with United Academics demonstrates our collective commitment to providing an accessible, affordable, and high-quality educational experience for our students, while also ensuring that ̽̽ remains competitive in offering fair salaries and benefits for its dedicated employees. This agreement reflects our shared goal of supporting both ̽̽’s long-term success and its academic community.”
Specific terms of the tentative four-year agreement will be released after the approval and ratification process is completed.