Tuesday, January 26, 1999
Trustees expected to approve contract with UC professors
BY EARNEST WINSTON
The Cincinnati Enquirer
University of Cincinnati trustees are poised to approve a contract with the union representing 1,900 professors at its meeting today, ending a contentious negotiating period.
Union members overwhelmingly approved the contract, 472-14, by mail ballot this month.
“I would be surprised if the board decided not to approve it,” said James Cebula, president of UC's chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). “We're satisfied with the contract.”
The proposal calls for a $1,200 salary increase (or 2 percent) the first year and 3.5 percent the second and third years, he said Monday. UC administrators had originally offered no raise the first year, followed by 1 percent raises the following two years.
“I think it would be safe to expect a vote in favor of (the proposed contract),” said UC spokesman Greg Hand. “I can't picture any reason why it wouldn't (be approved).”
Differences over a retirement incentive and grievance and disciplinary matters have been ironed out, Mr. Cebula said.
The proposed contract calls for no significant changes in benefits for domestic partners. The union had pushed for same-sex partners to be covered; UC rejected that proposal.
Professors have worked without a contract since Aug. 31.
Meanwhile, UC's 850 office workers continue working without a contract. The workers are represented by Service Employees International Union-District 925.
Negotiations have not occurred since November, Mr. Hand said, and no talks are scheduled.
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