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United University Professions Union Approves 5-Year Contract, 4-5% Raises

7/30/2026

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United University Professions union approved a five-year contract on July 10-27, with 97.7% of 13,445 members voting yes.
Salaries will increase 4.5% in 2026-27, 4%, 3.5%, 3% and 3% through 2031.
Part-time professor pay rises to $6,250 three-credit course in 2027 and $7,000 by 2030.
Bonuses reach $4,739 and Mid-Hudson Valley bonuses $2,454 by 2030.
About 6,500 members will join a 12% premium tier on Jan 1 2027, with co-pays and prenatal leave.

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Story summary

United University Professions union approved a five-year contract on July 10-27, with 97.7% of 13,445 members voting yes.
Salaries will increase 4.5% in 2026-27, 4%, 3.5%, 3% and 3% through 2031.
Part-time professor pay rises to $6,250 three-credit course in 2027 and $7,000 by 2030.
Bonuses reach $4,739 and Mid-Hudson Valley bonuses $2,454 by 2030.
About 6,500 members will join a 12% premium tier on Jan 1 2027, with co-pays and prenatal leave.