Contract & Agreements
The US-UNM Union has several pertinent documents that help facilitate the collective bargaining process. Below are links to each of these documents.
The US-UNM Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (Contract) with the University of New Mexico
Labor union contracts are multiyear, bilateral agreements between the labor union and the employer. A labor union contract codifies the terms and conditions of employment for union members, as well as the employer's obligations and responsibilities.
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Up to 4% Salary Increase in 2026-2027 (FY27) for US-UNM Union Unit!
7-14-25 Up to 4% Raise for 2026-2027 (FY27) US-UNM Union Successfully Negotiates
The US-UNM Union has successfully negotiated a raise up to 4% for 2026 (FY27) for its bargaining unit members.
Highlights of the Wage Negotiations
-Up to 4% Salary Increase Effective 7-31-26; Mandatory 1% for all qualified employees.
-US-UNM Union's 2nd Chance to get salary increase of 1% with improved Performance Review in by September. An updated performance evaluation, and must be centrally recorded by September 19, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
-ePATH Paperwork by departments/units for up to 4% raise due 7/22/26 by 5:00 PM.
-Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, and FMLA -The union has successfully negotiated expansions and meaningful improvements to our leave policies. For sick leave, we expanded the definition of "family member" and broadened permissible uses to include mental and emotional well-being. Bereavement leave has been increased from 3 to 5 days, explicitly includes pregnancy loss, and adopts the expanded definition of a family member. Additionally, under the new FMLA terms, employees may use accrued sick leave to supplement unpaid FMLA leave where permitted.
-Much More Contract Improvements The US-UNM negotiation team achieved many other improvements throughout this process. To see the complete list of updates, please visit our News and Events tab to read the full summary.
Up to 7% Salary Increase in 2025-2026 (FY26) for US-UNM Union Unit!
6-2-25 Up to 7% Raise for 2025-2026 (FY26) US-UNM Union Successfully Negotiates
The US-UNM Union has successfully negotiated a raise up to 7% for 2025 (FY26) for its bargaining unit members.
Highlights of the Negotiations
-Up to 7% Salary Increase Effective 7-1-25
-US-UNM Union's 2nd Chance to get salary increase of 4% with improved Performance Review in September. An updated performance evaluation, and must be centrally recorded by September 19, 2025 by 5:00 PM.
-Paperwork by departments/units for up to 7% raise due 6/27/25.
US-UNM Union Works - The 2024 - 2025 (FY25) Salary Increases up to 8%!
Highlights of the Negotiations
-Up to 8% Salary Increase Effective 7-1-24
-US-UNM Union's 2nd Chance to get salary increase of 3% with improved Performance Review in September.
US-UNM Union at Work - Recent Negotiated Agreements for Our Workers!
US-UNM Union Workers Receive Salary Increases Up to 9% for FY24 (Art. 12 Wages)
For FY24, US-UNM employees may receive increases from 6%, and up to 9% provided workers meet negotiated criteria (See Art. 12, Wages in Contract) Effective 7/1/23.
US-UNM OMI Unit Receives Full 9% Salary Increases for FY24 (Art. 12 Wages)
All members of the US-UNM OMI Unit will receive the full 9% salary increase for FY24. Congratulations US-UNM OMI Workers! Effective 7/1/23.
US-UNM MOA Juneteenth Holiday- Add an additional holiday, Juneteenth, to the current holidays. Effective 1/19/23.
US-UNM MOU CPP Grant - Three Dollars/Hour temporary Increase for Teacher's Aides at the UNM Children's Campus. Effective 11/19/22.
US-UNM MOA FY23 Increase -Raise from 4% and above for US-UNM Bargaining Unit
US-USNM MOU to Postpone Full Contract Negotiations until CY2023 - Due to COVID-19.
US-USNM Minimum Wage MOA FY23 - Raised to $15.00/Hour.
US-UNM MOA Fourth Quarter FY22 Increase - Increase of 3% for US-UNM Unit.
US-USNM MOU FY22 Increases Salary Increase from 1.5% - 5.0% for US-UNM Unit.
US-UNM MOU regarding Advisors - Raise from 2% and above for Advisors for long standing salary correction negotiated by US-UNM Union with Provost Office.
US-UNM Voluntary Retirement Incentive Option Program 2020 -Workers received a lump sum retirement incentive of 25% of their annual base pay.
US-UNM Full Contract Negotiations Postponed – signed April 8, 2020 - Due to COVID-19.
US-UNM MOU regarding FY20 Increases -Salary Increase from 3.0% - 5.0% for US-UNM Unit.
University of New Mexico Labor Management Relations Resolution
This document provides rights, responsibilities, and procedures in the employment relationship between employees and the employer.
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University of New Mexico Labor Management Relations Board Rules and Regulations
This document outlines the rules and regulations for labor management relations including general provisions, representation proceedings, and prohibited practices proceedings.
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The US-UNM Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (Contract) with the University of New Mexico
Labor union contracts are multiyear, bilateral agreements between the labor union and the employer. A labor union contract codifies the terms and conditions of employment for union members, as well as the employer's obligations and responsibilities.
Click to Open US-UNM Contract
Up to 4% Salary Increase in 2026-2027 (FY27) for US-UNM Union Unit!
7-14-25 Up to 4% Raise for 2026-2027 (FY27) US-UNM Union Successfully Negotiates
The US-UNM Union has successfully negotiated a raise up to 4% for 2026 (FY27) for its bargaining unit members.
Highlights of the Wage Negotiations
-Up to 4% Salary Increase Effective 7-31-26; Mandatory 1% for all qualified employees.
-US-UNM Union's 2nd Chance to get salary increase of 1% with improved Performance Review in by September. An updated performance evaluation, and must be centrally recorded by September 19, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
-ePATH Paperwork by departments/units for up to 4% raise due 7/22/26 by 5:00 PM.
-Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, and FMLA -The union has successfully negotiated expansions and meaningful improvements to our leave policies. For sick leave, we expanded the definition of "family member" and broadened permissible uses to include mental and emotional well-being. Bereavement leave has been increased from 3 to 5 days, explicitly includes pregnancy loss, and adopts the expanded definition of a family member. Additionally, under the new FMLA terms, employees may use accrued sick leave to supplement unpaid FMLA leave where permitted.
-Much More Contract Improvements The US-UNM negotiation team achieved many other improvements throughout this process. To see the complete list of updates, please visit our News and Events tab to read the full summary.
6-2-25 Up to 7% Raise for 2025-2026 (FY26) US-UNM Union Successfully Negotiates
The US-UNM Union has successfully negotiated a raise up to 7% for 2025 (FY26) for its bargaining unit members.
Highlights of the Negotiations
-Up to 7% Salary Increase Effective 7-1-25
-US-UNM Union's 2nd Chance to get salary increase of 4% with improved Performance Review in September. An updated performance evaluation, and must be centrally recorded by September 19, 2025 by 5:00 PM.
-Paperwork by departments/units for up to 7% raise due 6/27/25.
US-UNM Union Works - The 2024 - 2025 (FY25) Salary Increases up to 8%!
Highlights of the Negotiations
-Up to 8% Salary Increase Effective 7-1-24
-US-UNM Union's 2nd Chance to get salary increase of 3% with improved Performance Review in September.
US-UNM Union at Work - Recent Negotiated Agreements for Our Workers!
US-UNM Union Workers Receive Salary Increases Up to 9% for FY24 (Art. 12 Wages)
For FY24, US-UNM employees may receive increases from 6%, and up to 9% provided workers meet negotiated criteria (See Art. 12, Wages in Contract) Effective 7/1/23.
US-UNM OMI Unit Receives Full 9% Salary Increases for FY24 (Art. 12 Wages)
All members of the US-UNM OMI Unit will receive the full 9% salary increase for FY24. Congratulations US-UNM OMI Workers! Effective 7/1/23.
US-UNM MOA Juneteenth Holiday- Add an additional holiday, Juneteenth, to the current holidays. Effective 1/19/23.
US-UNM MOU CPP Grant - Three Dollars/Hour temporary Increase for Teacher's Aides at the UNM Children's Campus. Effective 11/19/22.
US-UNM MOA FY23 Increase -Raise from 4% and above for US-UNM Bargaining Unit
US-USNM MOU to Postpone Full Contract Negotiations until CY2023 - Due to COVID-19.
US-USNM Minimum Wage MOA FY23 - Raised to $15.00/Hour.
US-UNM MOA Fourth Quarter FY22 Increase - Increase of 3% for US-UNM Unit.
US-USNM MOU FY22 Increases Salary Increase from 1.5% - 5.0% for US-UNM Unit.
US-UNM MOU regarding Advisors - Raise from 2% and above for Advisors for long standing salary correction negotiated by US-UNM Union with Provost Office.
US-UNM Voluntary Retirement Incentive Option Program 2020 -Workers received a lump sum retirement incentive of 25% of their annual base pay.
US-UNM Full Contract Negotiations Postponed – signed April 8, 2020 - Due to COVID-19.
US-UNM MOU regarding FY20 Increases -Salary Increase from 3.0% - 5.0% for US-UNM Unit.
University of New Mexico Labor Management Relations Resolution
This document provides rights, responsibilities, and procedures in the employment relationship between employees and the employer.
Click to Open UNM Labor Management Resolution
University of New Mexico Labor Management Relations Board Rules and Regulations
This document outlines the rules and regulations for labor management relations including general provisions, representation proceedings, and prohibited practices proceedings.
Click to Open UNM Labor Board Rules & Regulations
