Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday the ratification of a four-year labor agreement with the United University Professions, which includes over 37,000 SUNY system faculty and professional employees. The agreement, which runs until July 1, 2026, won the approval of 96.4 percent of UUP members who cast ballots.
The ratified contract includes raises in each year of the agreement consistent with other recently negotiated agreements. In addition, the contract includes other increases in compensation such as a lump sum bonus and up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave. The contract also includes changes in the health insurance program that will encourage in-network employee utilization and help control health insurance costs. The contract also includes funding of labor-management initiatives.
“This contract fairly compensates the hard-working members of the United University Professions who provide critical expertise to benefit New York’s college students each day,” Hochul said. “I’m grateful to President Kowal for his partnership to help get this agreement finalized and to ensure that our talented employees’ pay and benefits reflect their important contributions to our state.”
