A new five-year contract agreement has been reached between New York State and the union representing approximately 42,000 faculty and professional employees of the State University of New York. Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week that her administration's deal with United University Professions (UUP) runs through July 1, 2031. The agreement includes annual increases in basic annual salary for employees, as well as other increases in compensation like location pay and provides for additional leave for prenatal care. The agreement also makes common sense changes to health insurance to help control premiums, eliminate co-pays and reduce the use of out-of-network providers. The contract agreement must be ratified by UUP rank and file members.
