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Graduate Employee Contract!

Below are key rights that we have as UConn graduate employees.
​Read on to learn more about the rights that were passionately fought for and upheld
​in our current graduate employee collective bargaining agreement. 

       2026 - 2030 Graduate Employee Contract

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Between
The University of Connecticut Board of Trustees
And
Graduate Employee Union Local 6950– International Union, United
Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of
America (GEU-UAW)


July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2030



Click HERE to download a PDF copy of the entire contract.

If you have any information on topics you feel the union should negotiate for our next GA contract (during academic year 2029-2030),  please contact us.

Table of Contents

ARTICLE 1. Recognition
ARTICLE 2. Union Security
ARTICLE 3. University Prerogatives & Academic Rights
ARTICLE 4. Non-Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment
ARTICLE 5. Appointment & Reappointment Notification
ARTICLE 6. Appointment Security
ARTICLE 7. Employment Files
ARTICLE 8. Job Posting
ARTICLE 9. Workspace & Materials
ARTICLE 10. Workload
ARTICLE 11. Intellectual Property
ARTICLE 12. Travel
ARTICLE 13. Training
ARTICLE 14. Employee Assistance Program
ARTICLE 15. Leaves of Absence
ARTICLE 16. Holidays
ARTICLE 17. Health & Safety
ARTICLE 18. Parking & Transit
ARTICLE 19. Housing
ARTICLE 20. Tuition and Fee Waivers
ARTICLE 21. Stipends, Wages and Payroll
ARTICLE 22. Health Insurance
ARTICLE 23. Child Care
ARTICLE 24. Discipline and Dismissal
ARTICLE 25. Grievance and Arbitration
ARTICLE 26. Subcontracting
ARTICLE 27. Union Rights
ARTICLE 28. Union-Management Committee
ARTICLE 29. Continuation of Services
ARTICLE 30. Severability
ARTICLE 31. Duration
ARTICLE 32. Legislative Action
ARTICLE 33. Time Off
ARTICLE 34. Summer/Intersession GA Appointments
ARTICLE 35. International GA Rights
ARTICLE 36. Onboarding
ARTICLE 37. Academic Freedom
ARTICLE 38. Artificial Intelligence Governance and Policy Participation
​
ARTICLE 39. Sign Off
APPENDIX A. Description of Duties Forms
APPENDIX B. OIE Letter on Union Representation

If you are experiencing a workplace issue where your contract rights are being violated, contact us!
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Contact Us

Email: [email protected] 
​
Address: 
GEU-UAW Local 6950, 
​1734 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT 06268

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Because our office is off campus and not easily accessible, we hold regular office hours as well as membership meetings on campus. For information on the date, time, and location please see our calendar.

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  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Bylaws
      • Executive Board >
        • Elections Notice
      • Staff
      • Stewards & District Layout
      • Solidarity
      • FAQs
    • Contact Us
  • Become a Member
    • Get Involved
    • GMM Schedule
  • Contracts
    • Graduate Employee Contract
    • Postdoctoral Employee Contract
  • Bargaining
    • GA Contract Bargaining
    • Postdoc Unionizing & Bargaining
  • Work Issues
    • Resources