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VT H0234

An act relating to determining the appropriateness of a collective bargaining unit for adjunct faculty


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Introduced
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to provide that in determining the appropriateness of a bargaining unit for the purpose of collective bargaining, the Labor Relations Board shall permit adjunct faculty at the University of Vermont and Vermont State Colleges to be eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit on the effective date of the adjunct faculty member’s employment agreement or on the first teaching day of the adjunct faculty member’s first class, whichever occurs first.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Vermont's labor relations law to specifically address how adjunct faculty at the University of Vermont and Vermont State Colleges can be included in collective bargaining units. Currently, the Labor Relations Board must determine appropriate bargaining units and formally certify them before recognition. The bill adds a new provision that allows adjunct faculty to be eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit either on the effective date of their employment agreement or on the first day they teach a class, whichever happens first. This change makes it easier for adjunct faculty to join collective bargaining units by establishing a clear and flexible entry point for their participation. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving institutions time to prepare for the new collective bargaining guidelines. By providing this specific guidance, the bill aims to clarify and potentially expand collective bargaining opportunities for part-time academic instructors at Vermont's public higher education institutions.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Committee on General and Housing Hearing (00:00:00 4/9/2025 ) (on 04/09/2025)

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