Information Update - August 11, 2005

Contract negotiations between the University of Minnesota and the University Education Association began at 8:00 am on August 11th. Following introductions and a discussion of the negotiation process, each negotiating team presented its opening proposal along with a brief explanatory narrative.

Communications were open and honest. As is normal, both teams started negotiations with differing proposals and identified numerous items that will require careful and thoughtful consideration. Throughout the day both sides met jointly and separately to prepare and discuss specific proposals. Alternating between face to face work at the bargaining table and team caucusing, the negotiators worked diligently to establish a framework for discussion. We appear to have developed an effective strategy to work through the various proposals and start substantive discussion on specific elements.

In summary, we were pleased with the amount of progress made during the first day. The UMC negotiating team is committed to this process and to arriving at a result that will meet the unique needs of our campus, our mission, and all of the people we serve.

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