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University of Akron Bargaining Update

SBU and CWA bargaining teams met today with the University bargaining team. A tentative agreement was reached for both groups. Details will follow concerning the arrangements made for the contract explanation meeting and ratification vote.

University of Akron Bargaining Update

University of Akron Bargaining Update

The bargaining team met today. The last Mediation session is scheduled for March 30th. 

Currently there is no change in the University’s offers. 

You will be updated on the outcome of the March 30th meeting.  

University of Akron Bargaining Update

University of Akron Bargaining Update

The next Mediation session for the CWA Bargaining Team has been scheduled Thursday March 10th. Please check the website for updates at that time.   Thank you for your support and patience thru this process.

University of Akron Bargaining Update

University of Akron Bargaining Update

We were unable to hold our previously scheduled meeting with the Mediator today, 1/24/2022.

Both sides are investigating alternatives concerning economic issues.  CWA's bargaining team will be using this time to explore more options and analyze data.

University of Akron Bargaining Update

University of Akron Bargaining Update

Due to events beyond our control, the mediation session scheduled for Thursday Januray 20th, 2022 has been cancelled.  Our next scheduled session and update will be Monday January 24th, 2022.

Thank you for your continued patience and support of the bargaining team.

University of Akron Bargaining Update

Bargaining update for the University of Akron SBU and Trades Bargaining Units

The CWA bargaining team met today with a Federal Mediator and the UA Bargaining team. Serious discussions continued on economics.

No agreement was reached. 

The next meeting will be Thursday January 20, 2022.

Bargaining update for the University of Akron SBU and Trades Bargaining Units