july 31 Update

HERE IS THE REPORT FROM THE TABLE TEAM ABOUT NEGOTIATIONS ON JULY 31

At our July 31 bargaining session, we reached a tentative agreement on the Discipline article, an important step toward securing clear protections and a fair process for faculty facing disciplinary action. This article establishes three key protections for faculty: just cause for discipline, proportional and progressive discipline, and strong due-process rights, including advance notice, union representation, and clear timelines. This is a significant win because it replaces unilateral administrative discretion with enforceable standards and meaningful protections for faculty.

The administration team also delivered a presentation on university finances. This presentation sets the table for an administration response to our Compensation and Benefits article, which we proposed 267 days ago. . We are reviewing the information closely as we prepare to bargain over the financial provisions that will determine whether our first contract meaningfully supports faculty and strengthens Ohio University.

Once again, a large contingent of UAOU members joined us for bargaining and participated in our caucus discussions. Their presence, questions, and perspectives strengthened our work and sent a powerful message to the administration that faculty are united, engaged, and determined to win a fair contract.

Our next bargaining session is August 6. Join us! Your presence at bargaining makes a real difference. Come see the process firsthand, participate in caucus, and help demonstrate the collective power behind our fight for a fair first contract.

Our next scheduled negotiating dates are August 6 from 11 am – 5 pm at the Ridges.  RSVP to join us at our next faculty work-in at https://www.uaou.org/august-6

For more specific information regarding the proposals and tentative agreements, please see the proposal tracker at https://www.uaou.org/bargaining-tracker