The bargaining team has secured a tentative agreement for a strong four-year contract that delivers meaningful gains in salary, equity, job security, workload protections, and support for all members. The PSU-AAUP Executive Council, on March 26, voted unanimously to approve the Tentative Agreement and submit it to the membership for ratification.

See the Tentative Agreement website with COLA calculator, FAQ, and more here

Key wins include a graduated 2025 COLA that exceeds inflation for 95% of the unit, a 3% across-the-board increase in 2026, and inflation-indexed raises in the final two years. Market salary adjustments will help close persistent pay gaps, and increased post-review raises move us toward greater equity across ranks. For the first time, Academic Professionals (APs) who use languages other than English in their work will receive a 5% pay differential. We achieved enhanced layoff protections for all members, including longer notice periods and stronger recall rights. Faculty and AP workloads are better defined and now include clearer protections against unreasonable expectations. New funding supports research continuity and professional development, while revised timelines clarify review and promotion processes. Family caregivers will benefit from expanded eligibility for financial support. And union capacity has grown with stronger release time provisions and summer pay when bargaining successor contracts. This agreement reflects our collective strength and determination. It’s the result of many months of hard work and input from across the membership—and it represents significant progress for us all.

How do I vote? Voting starts today, April 7th, at 9am and ends on April 22nd at 5pm. Dues-paying PSU-AAUP Members can check their inbox for the email ballot from ElectionBuddy to vote on the tentative agreement.

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