University of Alaska and graduate student union reach tentative 3-year contract agreement

April 30, 2024

The University of Alaska administration has reached a tentative initial agreement on a three-year contract with the Alaska Graduate Workers Association (AGWA), the newly formed union representing graduate student employees. The contract terms are July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026.

Graduate Student Employee Union Negotiations Continue Making Progress

April 19, 2024

AGWA formed in November, and began negotiations with UA in January on a first contract. First contracts take, on average, over 450 days to complete. UA’s negotiations with AGWA started less than 90 days ago. Progress continues to be made, and UA is hopeful about reaching a mutually beneficial contract for all parties.

Negotiations with Graduate Student Union Making Progress

April 05, 2024

The UA Bargaining Team is wrapping up 3 days of in-person negotiations with the newly formed Alaska Graduate Workers Association (AGWA) today. UA is optimistic about reaching a mutually beneficial contract for all parties, but there are rumors that work disruptions may occur in the coming weeks.

UA Resumes In-Person Negotiations with AGWA

March 19, 2024

This week, UA is returning to previously scheduled in-person negotiations with AGWA on March 18-19. UA was able to reach a degree of mutual agreement with AGWA on the ground rules.

UA Seeks Clarity on AGWA Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation Ground Rules

February 28, 2024

UA suspended planned, in-person bargaining with AGWA this week to focus on making sure our bargaining teams are on the same page when it comes to our mutually agreed-upon ground rules.

UA Begins Negotiations with Graduate Student Employee Union

January 26, 2024

This week, the University of Alaska started negotiations with the newly formed graduate student workers union, AGWA-UAW. Negotiation sessions will continue throughout the spring semester on dates mutually agreed upon by both parties. Negotiations are closed to the public.

University of Alaska graduate students vote to unionize

October 30, 2023

The University of Alaska’s graduate students have organized into a union, after votes counted on Friday overwhelmingly approved the formation of a local unit.

Message from the CHRO: Graduate student employee union formed

October 27, 2023

Eligible graduate students voted over the last week on whether to form a graduate student employee union. Votes in favor of unionization prevailed 314-11.