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The UFF and the FSU Administration have tentatively agreed upon a new 3 year contract. This year the whole contract was open for renegotiation and changes were made to several articles. This contract must be ratified by a vote of faculty and by the FSU Board of Trustees. Look for details on the significant changes to your contract soon:
UFF-FSU Collective Bargaining Agreement 2016-2019
The individual articles tentatively agreed to by your negotiating team are
Article 1: Recognition
Article 2: Consultation
Article 5: Academic Freedom
Article 6: Nondiscrimination
Article 8: Appointment
Article 9: Assignment of Responsibilities
Article 12: Non-Reappointment
Article 17: Leaves
Article 20: Grievance
Article 22: Sabbaticals
Article 23: Salaries
Article 24: Benefits
Article 25: Payroll Deduction
Article 30: Amendment and Duration
Appendix B: Sample Dues Check-off Form
Appendix H: Dispute Resolution