PASSHE Board of Governors Approves Four-Year Contract with SCUPA

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher

Education has ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with the State College

and University Professional Association (SCUPA).

SCUPA represents about 700 professional employees at the 10 State System universities. They

provide a variety of student services, working in admissions, financial aid, residence life and

career services and in the registrars’ offices.

Under the terms of the new agreement, SCUPA-represented employees will receive general pay

increases and longevity increments that represent a 19% wage increase over the four years. In

addition, the new agreement includes revisions that will provide clarity and consistency around

existing language and practices as well as efficiency in processes such as payroll and hiring.

PASSHE has also reached an agreement in principle with the Association of Pennsylvania State

College and University Faculties (APSCUF) and an agreement in principle with the Office and

Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), which represents 76 registered nurses

and registered nurse practitioners at State System universities.