The agreement ends a contentious process.
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University of Alaska administration and faculty union reach tentative contract agreement
The sometimes contentious contract negotiation between the University of Alaska’s administration and its faculty resulted in both parties filing unfair labor practice complaints, which are still ongoing.
University of Alaska faculty union files unfair labor practice complaint
The complaint alleges the administration unlawfully declared an impasse, illegally implemented its “best and final offer” and engaged in direct bargaining with the faculty through email.
University of Alaska administration rejects faculty’s latest contract proposal
Another mediation is scheduled Aug. 31, but union says options like striking or filing an unfair labor practice complaint are still “on the table.”
University of Alaska faculty union hopes to end a year of contract negotiations
University of Alaska faculty members returned to work earlier this week and are back on contract, though which contract is in dispute.
‘Devastating’ and ‘significant’: Educators react to Dunleavy’s budget proposal
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen says if Dunleavy’s budget proposal goes through, he’s confident that programs would have to be cut and campuses would need to shut down.