News Update - August 17, 2006

Representatives from University administration and University Education Association met over the past two days to continue discussions on a new contract. Many proposals were exchanged in an attempt to find the best contract language to fit the unique needs for both the faculty and administration at Crookston.

We were able to come to tentative agreement and understanding on language under a number of section titles, which include: Appointment papers, Faculty indemnification, Vacation, Release time, Sabbatical, Textbooks, Office space, Leave of absence for court appearance, and Military leaves of absence.

While we didn’t come to a final agreement, we also continued discussions on the following language items: Harassment, Non-discrimination, Nepotism, Consensual relationships, Travel, No strike/no lockout, Fringe benefits, Duration of agreement, Uncompensated leaves of absence, Parental leaves of absence, and Family and personal leaves of absence.

We are in the process of working with the Association to identify the dates of the next negotiations sessions in September and October.

The University of Minnesota , Crookston (UMC) is one of four campuses in the University of Minnesota land grant system.  UMC is a coordinate campus that provides a unique approach through applied and polytechnic baccalaureate education, research, and service.

UMC is an equal opportunity educator and employer