The UCPEA Contract sets up separate accrual rates and expiration dates for each category of earned time. This is time that UCPEA members earn through their work and service to the University community, and the time should be used to avoid expiration.
As the holiday season approaches, it's important to remember to take the time off you're entitled to!
Remember, your vacation time balance will continue to grow until you hit the maximum of 60 days. If your balance exceeds 60 days, any time above the maximum will be lost after December 31st if no action is taken. Holiday time also expires at the end of the calendar year. If you worked on a holiday in 2024 and earned holiday comp time for your labor, that time will be lost on December 31st if no action is taken.
The UCPEA Executive Board joins other officers, boards, councils, and executive directors in asking President Maric, Governor Lamont, Senate President Looney and Speaker Ritter to join others in speaking out against the unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education.
October update on contract negotiations. The UCPEA Negotiating Committee met with the University’s team on Friday, October 3, and passed new proposals on Article 10: Civic Responsibilities and Article 31: Reclassification, and an amended proposal on Article 17: Student Health and Wellness. The University also shared a counterproposal on Article 11: Sick Time during the same session...
Being part of a union committee is one of the most impactful ways to shape the direction and strength of our union. Committees are where key decisions are discussed, strategies are developed, and the voices of members are turned into action. Whether it’s organizing events, negotiating contracts, or addressing workplace issues, committees keep the union running and responsive.
UCPEA’s official newsletter will be changing in format, from PDF publications to a blog format. This change will make it easier to read, share, and revisit past content anytime, anywhere — no downloads needed. This shift is meant to improve how members connect with our updates and stories.
