How long is the term of the Agreement?
It is a four-year agreement May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2026.
Is there a signing bonus?
Yes, there is a signing bonus of $3000.
This will be paid on the first payroll cycle in October 2023 to all eligible active members.
Do I have to be employed still to receive the signing bonus?
Yes, in order to be eligible to receive the signing bonus, you need to be an active member as of the date that the agreement is signed (July 12, 2023) and also still active in the pay cycle prior to the pay cycle in which the bonus is paid.
If I am on a leave of absence, temporary or seasonal layoff as of the date of signing would I receive the signing bonus?
Yes, you would be considered eligible for the signing bonus.
What happens if I am on a leave of absence, temporary or seasonal layoff over the allocation date for the signing bonus? Will I get the signing bonus?
Yes, if you were actively employed on the date of signing, you will receive the bonus amount upon your return.
Is the signing bonus prorated to my FTE?
Yes, the signing bonus you will receive is prorated to your FTE if you work less than full time.
Will I receive the signing bonus if I am at the top of my pay range?
Yes.
I am casual or in a term of less than a year am I eligible for the signing bonus?
No, unfortunately you are not.
If I leave the University prior to the signing bonus allocation date (October 2023) will I still get the signing bonus?
No, unfortunately you will not. In order to be eligible for the signing bonus you need to be an active member on the signing date and still be an active member the pay cycle prior to the pay cycle in which the bonus will be paid.
If I am at the top of the pay range, will I still receive the increases for 2023 (3%), 2024 (2.5%) and 2025 (2%)?
Yes, the pay ranges will be adjusted by the same amount as the negotiated increases. See Schedule 1 below.
When will the 3% salary increase which starts on May 1, 2023, be paid?
Retro pay will be paid on the second payroll cycle in October, and the raise will be applied going forward.
Do I have to be employed still to receive retro pay?
Yes, in order to be eligible to receive the retro pay, you need to be an active member as of the date that the agreement is signed (July 12, 2023) and also still active in the pay cycle prior to the pay cycle in which the retro pay is paid out.
Is there any change to health benefits or pension?
No.
Will I have access to Salary Continuance once I turn 67?
No. Members who turn age 67 are no longer eligible to receive Salary Continuance and will instead be entitled to 15 days of paid sick leave per year. The allotment of 15 days will be provided on the 1st of the month following your birthday. The allotment will be renewed to 15 days, as of May 1 each year. The days will not accrue from one year to the next.
Why are only some of the articles included in the Tentative Agreement?
Standard practice is for a tentative agreement to only list those articles which will change as part of the new agreement. Articles not listed will remain unchanged from the 2019-2022 agreement.
SCHEDULE 1 – SALARY AND RANGES
May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023
| Job Family | Phase | Phase Salary Range | 1st Quartile Maximum | 2nd Quartile Maximum | 3rd Quartile Maximum | 4th Quartile Maximum | ||||
| Instructional | 1 | 49,301 | – | 77,033 | 56,234 | 63,167 | 70,100 | 77,033 | ||
| 2 | 64,107 | – | 100,169 | 73,123 | 82,138 | 91,154 | 100,169 | |||
| Information Technology | 1 | 49,301 | – | 77,033 | 56,234 | 63,167 | 70,100 | 77,033 | ||
| Managerial | 2 | 64,107 | – | 100,169 | 73,123 | 82,138 | 91,154 | 100,169 | ||
| Specialist Professional | 3 | 81,037 | – | 134,978 | 94,522 | 108,007 | 121,492 | 134,978 | ||
| Operational Administrative | 1 | 43,051 | – | 68,240 | 49,348 | 55,646 | 61,943 | 68,240 | ||
May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024
| Job Family | Phase | Phase Salary Range | 1st Quartile Maximum | 2nd Quartile Maximum | 3rd Quartile Maximum | 4th Quartile Maximum | ||||
| Instructional | 1 | 50,780 | – | 79,344 | 57,921 | 65,062 | 72,203 | 79,344 | ||
| 2 | 66,030 | – | 103,174 | 75,317 | 84,602 | 93,889 | 103,174 | |||
| Information Technology | 1 | 50,780 | – | 79,344 | 57,921 | 65,062 | 72,203 | 79,344 | ||
| Managerial | 2 | 66,030 | – | 103,174 | 75,317 | 84,602 | 93,889 | 103,174 | ||
| Specialist / Professional | 3 | 83,468 | – | 139,027 | 97,358 | 111,247 | 125,137 | 139,027 | ||
| Operational Administrative | 1 | 44,343 | – | 70,287 | 50,828 | 57,315 | 63,801 | 70,287 | ||
May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025
| Job Family | Phase | Phase Salary Range | 1st Quartile Maximum | 2nd Quartile Maximum | 3rd Quartile Maximum | 4th Quartile Maximum | ||||
| Instructional | 1 | 52,050 | – | 81,328 | 59,369 | 66,689 | 74,008 | 81,328 | ||
| 2 | 67,681 | – | 105,753 | 77,200 | 86,717 | 96,236 | 105,753 | |||
| Information Technology | 1 | 52,050 | – | 81,328 | 59,369 | 66,689 | 74,008 | 81,328 | ||
| Managerial | 2 | 67,681 | – | 105,753 | 77,200 | 86,717 | 96,236 | 105,753 | ||
| Specialist / Professional | 3 | 85,555 | – | 142,503 | 99,792 | 114,028 | 128,265 | 142,503 | ||
| Operational Administrative | 1 | 45,451 | – | 72,044 | 52,099 | 58,748 | 65,396 | 72,044 | ||
May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026
| Job Family | Phase | Phase Salary Range | 1st Quartile Maximum | 2nd Quartile Maximum | 3rd Quartile Maximum | 4th Quartile Maximum | ||||
| Instructional | 1 | 53,091 | – | 82,954 | 60,556 | 68,022 | 75,488 | 82,954 | ||
| 2 | 69,035 | – | 107,868 | 78,744 | 88,452 | 98,161 | 107,868 | |||
| Information Technology | 1 | 53,091 | – | 82,954 | 60,556 | 68,022 | 75,488 | 82,954 | ||
| Managerial | 2 | 69,035 | – | 107,868 | 78,744 | 88,452 | 98,161 | 107,868 | ||
| Specialist / Professional | 3 | 87,266 | – | 145,353 | 101,787 | 116,309 | 130,830 | 145,353 | ||
| Operational Administrative | 1 | 46,360 | – | 73,485 | 53,141 | 59,923 | 66,704 | 73,485 | ||
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