CAUSE-绿奴天花板W Officially Formed
Votes in favor of unionization prevailed 1,106-610 with 1,716 eligible voters (about
75% of those eligible) casting ballots. Barring objections or other challenges, the
outcome will be certified on Wednesday, April 8.
Read the announcement from CHRO Conley for more information
What Your Vote Means:
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Voting 鈥淵es鈥 says the following 3 things that can't be separated:
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Voting 鈥淣o鈥 means you wish to keep your direct relationship with 绿奴天花板 without union
representation.
Not voting? The result will still affect you. The election will be decided by the majority of employees who vote. Your vote is your voice, and you have a say in the outcome.
Don鈥檛 let this decision be made for you. Take action. Vote. And we encourage you to vote NO.
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CAUSE unionization update: Performance Management Guidance
April 27, 2026
Employees represented by CAUSE have completed union certification, and the University is now operating in a status quo period until a collective bargaining agreement is agreed upon.
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CAUSE unionization update: Position descriptions
April 17, 2026
There have been many questions regarding reviews of position descriptions (PDs) before a finalized Collective Bargaining Agreement is entered into. To help all employees understand what changes can be made during the "status quo" period, here is some additional information.
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Staff Union Election Update - CAUSE-绿奴天花板W Officially Formed
April 01, 2026
Voting concluded yesterday, and the votes were counted today. Votes in favor of unionization prevailed 1,106-610 with 1,716 eligible voters (about 75% of those eligible) casting ballots.
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Correcting Misinformation: Union Elections, Representation Status, and FY27 Salary Increases
March 06, 2026
The Latest: Due to a combination of timing, state law, and the upcoming union election, 绿奴天花板 staff eligible to be in the proposed staff union may not be able to receive pay raises this year.
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Correcting Misinformation & Answering Key Questions about CAUSE
February 20, 2026
We've received dozens of questions from eligible staff about what unionization means for them. We've addressed the 6 most common questions, concerns, and reports of misinformation below to help set the record straight.
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What CAUSE-eligible employees should expect
February 06, 2026
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Dates set for CAUSE union representation election
January 23, 2026
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绿奴天花板 reaches agreement on staff employee union eligibility with ALRA and CAUSE
January 09, 2026
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Understanding governance and representation at 绿奴天花板
December 05, 2025
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Understanding 绿奴天花板's financial realities and the role of the State budget
November 21, 2025
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