An employee with an Area 2 University parking permit, using a state-issued handicap parking permit, and registered with Facilities Operations, shall be permitted to park at any handicap designated parking spot in surface lots, without incurring additional costs.
Join us at a space for UConn community members — students, staff, faculty, teams, organizations, groups, and departments, to come together throughout the day to offer connection, conversation, creative outlets, and care during these early weeks of the semester.
he October 2024 Union Wire contained an article about “Navigating Holiday Time.” The message is the same now, two years later, UCPEA employees have the right to take state holidays off from work and to be paid for those days. Some of the details around holiday compensatory time have changed. This is an updated FAQ
Join an UCPEA committee and contribute to positive changes in working conditions, communication, and employee rights in the workplace. UCPEA has 16 committees with varying topics and levels of commitment. It’s another chance to have your voice heard while working together to strengthen our union.
Social Justice Committee member, Nicole Davidow, reflects on the webinar on the threat of tech surveillance in our state, on August 21, hosted by CT for All and Make The Road Connecticut.
The UCPEA 2025–2029 contract includes a process for employees to appeal telecommuting decisions. A new Kauli form to help guide you through that process is anticipated September 8. This is one of the ways recent contract bargaining focused on giving employees more voice, power, and protections in the workplace.
Federal immigration enforcement actions have shaken families across Connecticut this week. Recent events like these remind us of our shared humanity and challenge us to build community, extend compassion, and create resilient spaces where basic needs are met for even the most marginalized. As we navigate this challenging climate together, direct community care and mutual protection remain vital tools for keeping our neighbors safe.
Join the UCPEA Book Club on Wednesday, September 16, from 12:00–1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams for Strange New England, the first installment of our new New England Authors series!
