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Salary Increases By Contractual Agreement
Salary increases are negotiated by bargaining unit. By negotiating unit, you can find a summary of what increases have been negotiated, who is eligible and when you can expect the increases to be paid.
Agreements By Bargaining Unit
CSEA
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-board Increase 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/21 | 2% of 3/31/21 salary | 4/1/21 | 10/12/22 |
| Across-the-board Increase 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/22 | 2% of 3/31/22 salary | 3/31/22 | 10/12/22 |
| Across-the-board Increase 3% | On payroll as of 3/30/23 | 3% of 3/30/23 salary | 3/30/23 | 4/26/23 |
| Across-the-board Increase 3% | On payroll as of 3/28/24 | 3% of 3/28/24 salary | 3/28/24 | 4/24/24 |
| Performance Advance | One year of service in grade, rated satisfactory and salary below job rate | Added to base salary; paid at beginning of Payroll Period 1 (April) and/or 14 (Oct) of each contract year | 4/1/21 9/30/21 9/29/22 3/30/23 9/28/23 3/28/24 |
4/28/21 10/27/21 10/26/22 4/26/23 10/25/23 4/24/24
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| Longevity Increase | Salary at/above job rate for 5-9 years - $1,500 Salary at/above job rate for 10+ years - $3,000 Salary at/above job rate for 15+ years - $4,500Prorated for part-time employees | Lump sum payment paid in a separate check at the beginning of Payroll Period 1 (April) and/or 14 (Oct) of each contract year | not applicable | 4/28/21 4/27/22 10/26/22 4/26/23 10/25/23 4/24/24 |
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-board Increase 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/16 | 2% of 3/31/16 salary | 4/7/16 | 10/4/17 |
| Across-the-board Increase 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/17 | 2% of 3/31/17 salary | 4/6/17 | 10/4/17 |
| Across-the-board Increase 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/18 | 2% of 3/31/18 salary | 4/5/18 | 5/2/18 |
| Across-the-board Increase 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/19 | 2% of 3/31/19 salary | 4/4/19 | 5/1/19 |
| Across-the-board Increase 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/20 | 2% of 3/31/20 salary | 4/2/20 | 5/12/21 |
| Performance Advance | One year of service in grade, rated satisfactory and salary below job rate | Added to base salary; paid at beginning of Payroll Period 1 (April) and/or 14 (Oct) of each contract year | 4/6/17 10/5/17 4/5/18 10/4/18 4/4/19 10/3/19 4/2/20 10/1/20 | 5/3/17 11/1/17 5/2/18 10/31/18 5/1/19 10/30/19 4/29/20 10/28/20 |
| Longevity Increase | Salary at/above job rate for 5-9 years - $1,250 Salary at/above job rate for 10+ years - $2,500 Effective Fiscal Year 2019-2020: 5-9 years-$1,500; 10+ years-$3,000 Effective Fiscal Year 2020-2021: 15+ years-$4,500 Prorated for part-time employees | Lump sum payment paid in a separate check at the beginning of Payroll Period 1 (April) and/or 14 (Oct) of each contract year | not applicable | 4/19/17* 10/4/17** 10/18/17 4/18/18 10/17/18 4/17/19 4/15/20 10/28/20 |
* Note: A side letter to the Agreement dated 12/16/2011 states that upon expiration of the 2011-2016 Agreements, employees eligible for longevity payments as of April 1, 2016 and before shall continue to receive them in the event no successor Agreement is in place. Employees who were eligible for a longevity payment in April 2016 shall continue to receive longevity payments in each succeeding April, at the same rate received in April 2016, until a successor Agreement is negotiated. Payments will be made to such employees in April 2017 provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. Any employee who becomes eligible for a longevity payment for the first time after April 1, 2016 will not receive payment until a successor Agreement is negotiated.
** Note: Due to the expiration of the previous contract (2011-2016), Longevity payments were not paid in Oct 2016 and April 2017 to CSEA employees who became eligible for a 5-year payment for the first time after March 31, 2016 and CSEA employees who became eligible for a 10-year payment for the first time after March 31, 2016 and continued to receive the 5-year amount. Per Chapter 165 of the Laws of 2017 which implemented the 2016-2021 Agreement between the State of New York and CSEA, these employees now will be eligible to receive the Oct 2016 and April 2017 Longevity payment. These will be paid in Pay Period 12L.
GSEU
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll in GSEU on 9/30/19, 10/3/19 and 10/16/19 | 2% of 9/30/19 salary rounded up to the next dollar and added to the salary in effect on 10/3/19 | 10/3/19 | 10/30/19 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll in GSEU on 9/30/20, the payment effective date and at the time of payment | 2% of 9/30/20 salary rounded up to the next dollar and added to the salary in effect on the payment effective date | 10/1/20 | 9/1/21 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll in GSEU on 9/30/21, the payment effective date and at the time of payment | 2% of 9/30/21 salary rounded up to the next dollar and added to the salary in effect on the payment effective date | 9/30/21 | 10/27/21 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll in GSEU on 9/30/22, the payment effective date and at the time of payment | 2% of 9/30/22 salary rounded up to the next dollar and added to the salary in effect on the payment effective date | 9/29/22 | 10/26/22 |
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 9/30/16, 10/6/16 and 10/18/17 | 2% of 9/30/16 salary rounded up to the next dollar and added to the salary in effect on 10/6/16 | 10/6/2016 | 11/1/2017 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 9/30/17, 10/5/17 and 10/18/17 | 2% of 9/30/17 salary rounded up to the next dollar and added to the salary in effect on 10/5/17 | 10/5/2017 | 11/1/2017 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 9/30/18, 10/4/18 and 10/17/18 | 2% of 9/30/18 salary rounded up to the next dollar | 10/4/18 | 10/31/18 |
M/C Classified
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 4/2/20 and at time of payment | 2% of 3/31/20 salary | 4/2/20 | 7/21/21 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 4/1/21 and at time of payment | 2% of 3/31/21 salary | 4/1/21 | 8/31/22 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/22 and at time of payment | 2% of 3/31/22 salary | 3/31/22 | 8/31/22 |
| Across-the-Board, 3% | On payroll as of 3/30/23 and at time of payment | 3% of 3/30/23 salary | 3/30/23 | 8/30/23 |
| Performance Advance | Salary must be below job rate, must have 13 complete pay periods of service between 4/1 and 3/31 and rated satisfactory | Added to base salary usually paid at beginning of Payroll Period 1 of each year | 4/2/20 4/1/21 3/31/22 3/30/23 | 7/21/21 8/4/21 5/25/22 6/21/23 |
| Longevity Payment | Payable to grades SG3 - SG17.
Salary at or above job rate for 5-9 years = $1,250 Salary at or above job rate for 10+ years = $2,500
Effective fiscal year 2022-23: Salary at or above job rate for 5-9 years = $1,500 Salary at or above job rate for 10+ years = $3,000 Salary at or above job rate for 15+ years = $4,500
Prorated for part-time employees | Paid in a separate check as a lump sum usually at beginning of Payroll Period 1 of each year | NA | 7/21/21 8/4/21 5/25/22 6/21/23 |
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-Board, 2% (Parity) | On payroll as of 3/31/16 and at time of payment | 2% of 3/31/16 salary | 4/7/16 | 6/1/16 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/3/17 and at time of payment | 2% of 3/31/16 salary | 4/7/16 | 5/31/17 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 4/6/17 and at time of payment | 2% of 3/31/17 salary | 4/6/17 | 6/14/17 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% (Parity) | On payroll as of 4/6/17 and at time of payment | 2% of 3/31/17 salary | 4/6/17 | 6/14/17 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 4/5/18 and at time of payment | 2% of 3/31/18 salary | 4/5/18 | 5/30/18 |
| Across-the-Board, 1% (Parity) | On payroll as of 4/5/18 and at time of payment | 1% of 3/31/18 salary | 4/5/18 | 5/30/18 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 4/4/19 and at time of payment | 2% of 3/31/19 salary | 4/4/19 | 5/29/19 |
| Performance Advance | Salary must be below job rate, must have 13 complete pay periods of service between 4/1 and 3/31 and rated satisfactory | Added to base salary usually paid at beginning of Payroll Period 1 of each year | 4/7/16 4/6/17 4/5/18 4/4/19
| 6/1/16 6/14/17 5/30/18 5/29/19
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| Longevity Payment | Payable to grades SG3 - SG17.
Salary at or above job rate for 5-9 years = $1,250
Salary at or above job rate for 10+ years = $2,500
Prorated for part-time employees | Paid in a separate check as a lump sum usually at beginning of Payroll Period 1 of each year | NA | 6/1/16 6/14/17 5/30/18 5/29/19
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M/C Professional
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - Across-the-Board/Discretionary, 2% Pool (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 3/31/22, the payment effective date, and on pay period end date - 11/09/22 | 2% pool based on 3/31/22 salaries | 3/31/22 | 11/23/22 |
| 2022 0.5% Pool for Discretionary + 0.5% Pool for equity/compression/ inversion (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 6/30/22, the payment effective date, and on pay period end date - 11/09/22 | 0.5% pools based on 6/30/22 salaries | 7/01/22 | 11/23/22 |
| 2023 - Across-the-Board/Discretionary, 3% Pool (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 3/31/23, the payment effective date, and on the pay period end date of 12/20/23 | 3% pools based on 3/31/23 salaries | 3/30/23 | 1/3/24 |
| 2023 - Discretionary, 1% Pool (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 6/30/23, the payment effective date, and on the pay period end date of 12/20/23 | 1% pools based on 6/30/23 salaries | 7/1/23 | 1/3/24 |
| 2024 - Across-the-Board/Discretionary, 3% Pool (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 3/28/24, the payment effective date, and on the pay period end date of 4/10/24 | 3% pools based on 3/31/24 salaries | 3/28/24 | 4/24/24 |
| 2024 - Discretionary, 1% Pool (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 6/30/24, the payment effective date, and on the pay period end date | 1% pools based on 6/30/24 salaries | 7/1/24 | 7/17/24 |
| Lump Sum, $3,000 Payment | Payable to full-time employees on the payroll or authorized unpaid leave as of 8/24/2023 who remain employed through 4/30/2024 | $3,000 paid in two equal installments: the first day of the payroll period following 7/1/2024 and the first day of the payroll period following 7/1/2025. Pro-rated for part-time employees. | 4/30/24 | 7/31/24 |
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary, Parity Salary Increase, 1% Pool (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 3/31/18 and at time of payment | 1% pool based on 3/31/18 salaries | 4/05/18 | 5/30/18 |
| 2017 - $600 Discretionary Lump Sum Payment | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 6/30/17 and at time of payment | Pro-rated for part-time employees | NA | 1/23/19 |
| Across-the-Board/Discretionary, 2% Pool (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 4/5/18 and at time of payment | 2% pools based on 3/31/16, 3/31/17 and 3/31/18 salaries | 4/05/18 | 2/06/19 |
| 2018 - Discretionary Lump Sum Payment, 1% Pool (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 6/30/18 and at time of payment | 1% pool based on 6/30/18 salaries | NA | 2/20/19 |
| 2019 - Across-the-Board/Discretionary, 2% Pool (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 3/31/19 and at time of payment | 2% pool based on 3/31/19 salaries | 4/04/19 | 10/30/19 |
| 2019 0.5% Pool for Discretionary + 0.5% Pool for equity/compression/ inversion (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 6/30/19 and at time of payment | 0.5% pools based on 6/30/19 salaries | 7/01/19 | 3/18/20 |
| 2020 - Across-the-Board/Discretionary, 2% Pool (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 3/31/20 and at time of payment | 2% pool based on 3/31/20 salaries | 4/02/20 | 7/21/21 |
| 2020 0.5% Pool for Discretionary + 0.5% Pool for equity/compression/ inversion (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 6/30/20 and at time of payment | 0.5% pools based on 6/30/20 salaries | 7/01/20 | 9/01/21 |
| 2021 - Across-the-Board/Discretionary, 2% Pool (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 3/31/21, the payment effective date and on pay period end date - 11/09/22 | 2% pool based on 3/31/21 salaries | 4/01/21 | 11/23/22 |
| 2021 0.5% Pool for Discretionary + 0.5% Pool for equity/compression/ inversion (at the discretion of campus President) | On payroll in NU13 at UB as of 6/30/21, the payment effective date, and on pay period end date - 11/09/22 | 0.5% pools based on 6/30/21 salaries | 7/01/21 | 11/23/22 |
NYSCOPBA
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On or after eff date of the increase must have a status of Active, Leave with Pay or on Workers' Comp or Military Leave AND on the date of ratification (1/23/19) must have a status of Active, Leave with Pay, Retired or on Workers' Comp or Military Leave | 2% of 3/31/16 salary | 4/7/16 | 5/29/19 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On or after eff date of the increase must have a status of Active, Leave with Pay or on Workers' Comp or Military Leave AND on the date of ratification (1/23/19) must have a status of Active, Leave with Pay, Retired or on Workers' Comp or Military Leave | 2% of 3/31/17 salary | 4/6/17 | 5/29/19 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On or after eff date of the increase must have a status of Active, Leave with Pay or on Workers' Comp or Military Leave AND on the date of ratification (1/23/19) must have a status of Active, Leave with Pay, Retired or on Workers' Comp or Military Leave | 2% of 3/31/18 salary | 4/5/18 | 5/29/19 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On or after eff date of the increase must have a status of Active, Leave with Pay or on Workers' Comp or Military Leave | 2% of 3/31/19 salary | 4/4/19 | 5/29/19 |
| Across-the Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/20 with a status of Active, Leave with Pay or on Workers' Comp | 2% as of 3/31/20 salary | 4/2/20 | 6/23/21 |
| Across-the Board, 2 % | On or after eff date of the increase must have a status of Active, Leave with Pay or on Worker's Comp | 2% of 3/31/21 salary | 4/1/21 | 6/23/21 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On or after eff date of the increase must have a status of Active, Leave with Pay or on Worker's Comp | 2% of 3/31/22 salary | 3/31/22 | 4/27/22 |
| Performance Advance | 100 days of service in grade, rated satisfactory or equivalent and salary is below job rate | Added to base salary; paid at beginning of Payroll Period 1 of each contract year | 4/4/19 4/2/20 4/1/21 3/31/22 3/30/23 | 5/1/19 4/29/20 4/28/21 4/27/22 4/26/23 |
| Longevity Increase | Provided to employees upon completion of 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of continuous service | Added to base salary | Effective the beginning of the next payroll period following completion of 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of continuous service | Varies Per Employee |
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-Board, 3% | On payroll as of 3/31/09 | 3% of 4/1/09 salary | 4/02/09 | 6/20/12 |
| Across-the-Board, 4% | On payroll as of 3/31/10 | 4% of 3/31/10 salary | 4/01/10 | 6/20/12 |
| Addition to Base, $2,075 | On payroll as of 3/30/11 | addition to base of SED $1,000 & Uniform $1,075 | 3/31/11 | 6/20/12 |
| Lump Sum Retention, $775 | Must be employed on date of contract ratification and in continuous service until 4/1/13 | Amount is prorated for part-time and hourly employees | NA | 4/24/13 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/26/14 | 2% of 3/26/14 salary | 3/27/14 | 4/23/14 |
| Lump Sum Retention, $225 | Must be employed on date of contract ratification and in continuous service until 4/1/13 | Amount is prorated for part-time and hourly employees | NA | 4/23/14 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/25/15 | 2% of 3/25/15 salary | 3/26/15 | 4/22/15 |
| Performance Advance | 100 days of service in grade, rated satisfactory or equivalent and salary is below job rate | Added to base salary; paid at beginning of Payroll Period 1 of each contract year | 3/29/12 3/28/13 3/27/14 3/26/15 4/07/16 4/6/17 4/5/18 4/4/19
| 4/25/12 4/24/13 4/23/14 4/22/15 5/04/16 5/3/17 5/2/18 5/1/19
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| Longevity Increase | Provided to employees upon completion of 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of continuous service | Added to base salary | Effective the beginning of the next payroll period following completion of 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of continuous service | Varies Per Employee |
PBANYS
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-Board, 3% | On payroll as of 3/29/23 | 3% of 3/29/23 salary | 3/30/23 | 8/14/24 |
| Across-the-Board, 3% | On payroll as of 3/27/24 | 3% of 3/27/24 salary | 3/28/24 | 8/14/24 |
| Performance Advance | 100 days of service in grade, rated satisfactory or equivalent and salary is below job rate | Added to base salary; paid at beginning of Payroll Period 1 of each contract year | 3/30/23 3/28/24 | 4/26/23 4/24/24 |
| Longevity Increase | Provided to employees upon completion of 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of continuous service | Added to base salary | Effective the beginning of the next payroll period following completion of 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of continuous service | Varies Per Employee |
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 4/3/19 | 2% of 4/3/19 salary | 4/4/19 | 7/20/22 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 4/1/20 | 2% of 4/1/20 salary | 4/2/20 | 7/20/22 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/21 | 2% of 3/31/21 salary | 4/1/21 | 7/20/22 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/30/22 | 2% of 3/30/22 salary | 3/31/22 | 7/20/22 |
| Performance Advance | 100 days of service in grade, rated satisfactory or equivalent and salary is below job rate | Added to base salary; paid at beginning of Payroll Period 1 of each contract year | 4/4/19 4/2/20 4/1/21 3/31/22 3/30/23 | 5/1/19 4/29/20 4/28/21 4/27/22 4/26/23 |
| Longevity Increase | Provided to employees upon completion of 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of continuous service | Added to base salary | Effective the beginning of the next payroll period following completion of 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of continuous service | Varies Per Employee |
PEF
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-Board, 3% | On payroll as of 3/30/23 | 3% of 3/30/23 salary | 3/30/23 | 8/30/23 |
| Performance Advance | One year of service in grade, rated satisfactory and salary below job rate | Added to base salary; paid at beginning of Payroll Period 1 (April) and/or 14 (Oct) of each contract year | 3/30/23 9/28/23 | 4/26/23 10/25/23 |
| Longevity Payment | Salary at/above job rate for 5-9 years - $1,500 Salary at or above job rate for 10-14 years - $3,000 Salary at or above job rate for 15+ years - $4,500 Prorated for part-time employees | Lump sum payment paid in a separate check in April | N/A | 4/26/23 |
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/19 | 2% of 3/31/19 salary | 4/4/19 | 11/10/21 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/20 | 2% of 3/31/20 salary | 4/2/20 | 11/10/21 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/21 | 2% of 3/31/21 salary | 4/1/21 | 11/10/21 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/22 | 2% of 3/31/22 salary | 3/31/22 | 4/27/22 |
| Performance Advance | One year of service in grade, rated satisfactory and salary below job rate | Added to base salary; paid at beginning of Payroll Period 1 (April) and/or 14 (Oct) of each contract year | 4/1/21 9/30/21 3/31/22 3/30/23 | 4/28/21 10/27/21 4/27/22 4/26/23 |
| Longevity Payment | Salary at/above job rate for 5-9 years - $1,500 Salary at or above job rate for 10-14 years - $3,000 Salary at or above job rate for 15+ years - $4,500 Prorated for part-time employees | Lump sum payment paid in a separate check in April | N/A | 4/28/21** 4/27/22 10/26/22 4/26/23 |
* A side letter to the Agreement dated 10/19/16 states that employees who were eligible for a longevity payment in April 2019 shall continue to receive a longevity payment in each succeeding April, at the same rate received in April 2019, (as long as they remain eligible) until a successor Agreement is negotiated. The letter further states any employee who becomes eligible for a longevity payment for the first time after April 1, 2019 shall not receive the payment until a successor Agreement is negotiated.
**Due to the expiration of the previous contract, April 2020 and 2021 LLS payments were not paid to PEF employees who became eligible for a five (5) or ten (10) year payment for the first time after 3/19/2019. Per Chapter 150 of the Laws of 2021 which implemented the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, these employees will now be eligible to receive the April 2020 and April 2021 LLS payment. In addition, the Agreement also provides for an increase to the five (5) and ten (10) year LLS amounts effective April 2019 and a new 15 year LLS payment effective April 2020.
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/16 | 2% of 3/31/16 salary | 4/7/16 | 3/22/17 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/17 | 2% of 3/31/17 salary | 4/6/17 | 5/3/17 |
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/31/18 | 2% of 3/31/18 salary | 4/5/18 | 5/2/18 |
| Performance Advance | One year of service in grade, rated satisfactory and salary below job rate | Added to base salary; paid at beginning of Payroll Period 1 (April) and/or 14 (Oct) of each contract year | 4/7/16 | 5/4/16 |
| 10/6/16 | 11/2/16 | |||
| 4/6/17 | 5/3/17 | |||
| 10/5/17 | 11/1/17 | |||
| 4/5/18 | 5/2/18 | |||
| 10/4/18 | 10/31/18 | |||
| 4/4/19 | 5/1/19 | |||
| 10/3/19 | 10/30/19 | |||
| 4/2/20 | 4/29/20 | |||
| 10/1/20 | 10/28/20 | |||
| 4/01/21 | 4/28/21 | |||
| Longevity Payment | Salary at/above job rate for 5-9 years - $1,250 Salary at or above job rate for 10+ years - $2,500 Prorated for part-time employees | Lump sum payment paid in a separate check in April | N/A | 4/20/16 |
| N/A | 4/19/17 | |||
| N/A | 4/18/18 | |||
| N/A | 4/17/19 | |||
| N/A | 4/15/20 | |||
| N/A | 4/28/21* |
* A side letter to the Agreement dated 10/19/16 states that employees who were eligible for a longevity payment in April 2019 shall continue to receive a longevity payment in each succeeding April, at the same rate received in April 2019 (as long as they remain eligible) until a successor Agreement is negotiated. The letter further states any employee who becomes eligible for a longevity payment for the first time after April 1, 2019 shall not receive the payment until a successor Agreement is negotiated.
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 3/25/15 | 2% of 3/25/15 salary | 3/26/15 | 8/24/16 |
| Performance Advance | One year of service in grade, rated satisfactory and salary below job rate | Added to base salary; paid at beginning of Payroll Period 1 (April) and/or 14 (Oct) of each contract year | ||
| 3/26/15 | 4/22/15 | |||
| 9/24/15 | 10/21/15 | |||
| 4/7/16 | 5/4/16 | |||
| 10/6/16 | 11/2/16 | |||
| Longevity Payment * | Salary at/above job rate for 5-9 years -$1,250 Salary at/above job rate for 10+ years - $2,500 | Lump sum payment paid in a separate check in April | 4/22/15 | |
| N/A | 4/20/16 ** | |||
| 8/24/16 *** |
* 5-year longevity payment $1,250; 10-year longevity payment $2,500. Prorated for part-time employees.
** Per a side letter to the Agreement dated March 20, 2012, employees eligible for the LLS payment in April 2015 shall remain eligible for LLS in each succeeding April, at the same rate received in April 2015 until a successor agreement is negotiated. Further, employees who become eligible for a LLS payment for the first time after April 2015 shall not receive payment until a successor Agreement is negotiated.
*** Due to the expiration of the previous contract, longevity lump sum payments were not paid in April 2016 to employees who became eligible for a five or ten year payment for the first time on or after March 31, 2016. These employees are now eligible for payment.
UUP
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll in UUP as of 6/30/22 and raise eff date - 7/7/2022 | 2% of 6/30/22 salary | 7/7/22* 8/18/22** 9/1/22*** | 11/22/2023 |
| 2023 - Across-the-Board, 3% | On payroll in UUP as of 6/30/23 and raise eff date - 7/6/2023 | 3% of 6/30/23 salary (includes 2022 2% ATB) |
7/6/23* 8/17/23** 8/31/23***
| 11/22/2023 |
| $400 Discretionary Lump Sum Base Salary Increase | On payroll in UUP as of 6/30/23 and time of payment | Pro-rated for part-time employees based on FTE | 7/1/23* 8/17/23** 9/1/23*** | 12/20/2023 |
| 2024-Across-the-Board 3% | On payroll in UUP as of 6/30/24, and raise eff date-7/4/2024 | 3% of 6/30/2024 salary | 7/4/24* 8/15/24** 8/29/24*** | 7/31/2024* 9/11/2024** 9/25/2024*** |
| 2024 0.5% Pool for Discretionary | On payroll in UUP as of 6/30/24 and time of payment | Added to Base Salary | 7/1/24* 8/15/24** 9/1/24*** | 12/18/2024 |
| Lump Sum, $3,000 Service Award | Payable to full-time employees on the payroll or authorized unpaid leave as of 8/24/2023 who remain employed through 4/30/2024 | $3,000 paid in two equal installments: the first day of the payroll period following 7/1/2024 and the first day of the payroll period following 7/1/2025. Pro-rated for part-time employees. | 4/30/24 | 7/31/24 |
| Addition to Base, $1,000 Service Award (Commencing July 1, 2024) | Granted tenure, permanent appointment, or 2nd 5-yr term appt. OR completed seven full-time years in Appendix C, Appendix B-4 Div III or Lecturer title | $1,000 added to full-time base salary (employees who previously received a $500 service award shall receive an additional $500) | Varies per employee | Varies per employee |
| Addition to Base, $800 Service Award (Commencing July 1, 2025) | Full-time employees who have received an advance in the above categories and who have completed twelve consecutive years of full-time service at the campus | $800 added to full-time base salary | Varies per employee | Varies per employee |
* Employees with calendar-year or college-year professional obligations
** Employees with academic-year obligation
*** Employees with academic-year obligation paid over 12 months
| Compensation Type | Eligibility Criteria | Detail | Effective Date | Paycheck Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $600 Discretionary Lump Sum Payment | On payroll in UUP as of 6/30/17 and time of payment | Pro-rated for part-time employees. Amount determined by 6/30/17 status | Not Applicable | 10/31/18 |
| 2016 - Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll in UUP as of 6/30/16, raise eff date and date of contract ratification - 9/5/18 | 2% of 6/30/16 salary | 6/30/16* 8/25/16** 9/8/16*** | 11/28/2018 + (Includes first half of total 2016 and 2017 ATB retro money) |
| 2017 - Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll in UUP as of 6/30/17, raise eff date and date of contract ratification - 9/5/18 | 2% of 6/30/17 salary (includes 2016 2% ATB) |
6/29/17* 8/24/17** 9/7/17***
| 11/28/2018 + (Includes first half of total 2016 and 2017 ATB retro money) |
| 2018 - Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 6/30/18 | 2% of 6/30/18 salary (includes 2017 2% ATB) | 6/28/18* 8/23/18** 9/6/18***
| 12/12/18 (Includes all 2018 ATB retro money) |
| 2018 - 1% Pool Discretionary Lump Sum Payment at President's discretion | On payroll as of 6/30/18 and at time of payment | 1% pool of 6/30/18 salaries | Not Applicable | 12/26/2018 |
| 2019 - Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 6/30/19 | 2% of 6/30/19 salary | 6/27/19* 8/22/19** 9/5/19*** | 7/24/19* 9/18/19** 10/2/19*** |
| 2019 - 0.5% Pool for Discretionary + 0.5% Pool for equity/compression/inversion | On payroll as of 6/30/19 and at the end of payroll period 18 (12/11/19) | Added to Base Salary | 7/1/19* 8/22/19** 9/1/19*** | 2/05/20 |
| 2020 - Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 6/30/20 | 2% of 6/30/20 salary | 6/25/20 8/20/20 9/3/20 | 8/4/21 |
| 2020 - 0.5% Pool for Discretionary + 0.5% Pool for equity/compression/inversion | On payroll as of 6/30/20 and at time of payment | Added to Base Salary | 7/1/20* 8/20/20** 9/1/20*** | 3/17/21 |
| 2021 - Across-the-Board, 2% | On payroll as of 6/30/21 | 2% of 6/30/21 salary | 6/24/21* 8/19/21** 9/2/21*** | 8/18/21* 9/15/21** 9/29/21*** |
| 2021 - 0.5% Pool for Discretionary + 0.5% Pool for equity/compression/inversion | On payroll as of 6/30/21 and at time of payment | Added to Base Salary | 7/1/21* 8/19/21** 9/1/21*** | 1/05/22 |
| 2022 - 0.5% Pool for Discretionary + 0.5% Pool for equity/compression/inversion | On payroll as of 6/30/22 and at time of payment | Added to Base Salary | 7/7/22* 8/18/22** 9/1/22*** | 11/22/23 |
| Addition to Base, $500 Service Award | Granted tenure, permanent appointment, or 2nd 5 - yr term appt. OR completed seven full-time years in Appendix C, Appendix B-4 Div III or Lecturer title | $500 added to full-time base salary | Varies per employee | varies per employee |
| Lump Sum, $500 Service Award | Payable to part-time employees who have worked at least eight consecutive part-time years at their current campus. Payable every eight years | $500 lump sum | Not Applicable | varies per employee |
* Employees with calendar-year or college-year professional obligations
** Employees with academic-year obligation
*** Employees with academic-year obligation paid over 12 months
+ The UUP contract requires that the retroactive payment resulting from the 2016 and 2017 across-the-board increases be split and paid in two different payroll periods. The first half will be paid in the check of 11/28/18 and the second half in the check of 7/24/19
NOTE: Employees who retired on or after the effective date of the 2016, 2017 and/or 2018 across-the-board increases are eligible for the appropriate ATB Increase(s) retro payment. Employees who resigned/terminated prior to 9/5/18 are not eligible for the 2016 and 2017 ATB increases.
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