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.