The administration of FAMU reached a tentative agreement yesterday
on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Faculty of Florida
(UFF).
The FAMU and UFF agreement provides for a 1.5 percent across
the board wage increase to the base salary, retroactive to August 1, 2014.
The agreement also provides for a $250 one-time bonus payment to all members employed on August 1, 2014, and a 1 percent, one-time bonus payment to all UFF bargaining members who have been continuously employed at FAMU for 10 years, obtained the rank of full professor, and are employed as of the date of ratification. The wage increases will take place within 60 days after full ratification.
The agreement also provides for a $250 one-time bonus payment to all members employed on August 1, 2014, and a 1 percent, one-time bonus payment to all UFF bargaining members who have been continuously employed at FAMU for 10 years, obtained the rank of full professor, and are employed as of the date of ratification. The wage increases will take place within 60 days after full ratification.
The agreement also provides for the creation of a committee to develop a university-wide evaluation process. The FAMU administration will determine the composition of the committee with the option to invite faculty to participate, subject to the approval of the UFF. A draft of the evaluation process will be submitted by the administration to the UFF no later than November 16, 2015 for negotiation purposes.
Commenting on the agreement, President Elmira Mangum said,
“Our faculty are the cornerstone of this University. I look forward to working
with them along with the entire University family to address improving the
outcomes of our performance metrics and the concerns that challenge our
long-term viability as an 1890 land-grant university. Today’s agreement with
the UFF is a positive step in that direction.”
“The UFF members are optimistic that this agreement will be
the start of a strengthened relationship with the FAMU administration and the
start of a renewed focus on enhancing the educational experience for our students
in today’s environment,” said FAMU UFF President Elizabeth Davenport.
Davenport added, “The members of the UFF are committed to
working with the administration and the FAMU community in promoting the
well-being of our members and preparing our students to compete in the 21st
century global economy.”