SR 11 — RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE GRADUATE EMPLOYEE UNION LOCAL 6950 - INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA.

Senate General Assembly SenateFile Resolution No.

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386311 ReferredSenate, toApril 22, 2026 The Senate Committee on Appropriations Introducedreported by:through SEN.OSTENofthe19thDist.,Chairperson oftheCommittee on the part of the Senate, that the resolution ought to be adopted.

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712 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.

In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

Agency Fund-Effect FY 27 $ FY 28 $ FY 29 $ FY 30 $ Affected UConn OF - Cost 3,262,561 6,400,235 9,708,949 13,113,427 UConn OF - Savings 109,649 195,899 290,186 393,252 Note:

OF=Operating Fund Municipal Impact:

None Explanation The resolution proposes approval of an agreement between the University of Connecticut (UConn) Board of Trustees and the Graduate Employee Union Local 6950.

This agreement covers four fiscal years for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2030.

The agreement results in estimated net costs to UConn of $3.2 million in FY 27, $6.2 million in FY 28, $9.4 million in FY 29, and $12.7 million in FY 30.

The table below contains a summary of the agreement's provisions and the associated impact to UConn.

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Estimated Costs/Savings to UConn by Policy Salary FY 27 FY 28 FY 29 FY 30 General Wage Increase (GWI) 2,979,914 6,093,924 9,167,279 12,069,701 Per Credit Increase 22,647 46,311 69,670 91,726 Salary Subtotal 3,002,561 6,140,235 9,236,949 12,161,427 Fringe Unemployment 3,003 6,140 9,237 12,161 Healthcare Premium Increase (109,649) (195,899) (290,186) (393,252) Fringe Subtotal (106,647) (189,759) (280,949) (381,091) Other Changes General University Fee Credits 240,000 240,000 432,000 912,000 Childcare Pool 20,000 20,000 40,000 40,000 TOTAL 3,155,914 6,210,476 9,428,000 12,732,336 General Wage Increase (GWI) and Per Credit Increase The agreement includes increases to stipends, wages, and per credit rates of 4.5% in both FY 27 and FY 28, 4.25% in FY 29, and 3.85% in FY 30.

Fringe Benefits Graduate Assistants (GAs) receive health insurance coverage under the state’s Partnership Plan but are not entitled to state employee pension or healthcare benefits.

The agreement increases the GAs' share of the health insurance premium by approximately 17% for single coverage starting in FY 27 and 10% annually thereafter.

Premiums for spousal and family coverage increase by 8% annually beginning in FY 27.

This results in annual savings to UConn related to greater cost sharing, increasing from $109,649 in FY 27 to $393,252 in FY 30.

The agreement also results in increased costs for unemployment insurance related to salary increases, growing from $3,003 in FY 27 to $12,161 in FY 30.

Students’ salaries while employed as GAs are exempt from Social Security and Medicare deductions.

General University Fee (GUF) Credit The agreement increases the GUF credit from $300 in FY 26 to $350 in both FY 27 and FY 28, $390 in FY 29, and $490 in FY 30.

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712 Childcare Pool The agreement increases the Childcare Pool from $225,000 in FY 26 to $245,000 in both FY 27 and FY 28, and $265,000 in both FY 29 and FY 30.

The Out Years The FY 30 fiscal impacts indicated above would continue into the out years.

Sources:

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712 OFA Bill Analysis SR 11 RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE GRADUATE EMPLOYEE UNION LOCAL 6950 - INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA.

SUMMARY:

The resolution approves of a collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the Graduate Employee Union Local 6950, which was submitted to the Connecticut General Assembly for approval April 7, 2026.

COMMITTEE ACTION Appropriations Committee Senate Favorable Yea 10 Nay 4 SR11 / File No.

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