Consolidated Collective Bargaining
The collective bargaining law was amended, effective January 5, 2022, to allow an exclusive representative representing more than one bargaining unit of employees to elect to negotiate on a consolidated basis. If desired, the exclusive representative would engage in collective bargaining negotiations with the chancellor or chancellor鈥檚 designee(s). The chancellor鈥檚 designee is required to act on behalf of the USM and its constituent institutions in negotiations over certain terms and conditions of employment for all bargaining unit employees of the individually certified bargaining units represented by the exclusive representative.
AFSCME is the only elected exclusive representative to date to request to engage in consolidated collective bargaining negotiations.
The USM and AFSCME reached agreement on an inaugural consolidated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will remain in effect through June 30, 2027.
Status of Consolidated Negotiations with AFSCME
The USM and AFSCME are currently engaged in negotiations over a successor to the consolidated MOU which expires on June 30, 2027. The parties are scheduled to meet on the following dates:
- September 15, 2026
- September 29, 2026
- October 20, 2026
- November 10, 2026
- November 17, 2026
