UUP Empire State
Contract Negotiations
2022 Survey

UUP is preparing for the next round of contract negotiations. With this survey our negotiations team hopes to better understand members' priorities for the upcoming contract. We seek input on areas of our contract that might be improved, items that could be added to the contract, and those provisions that are essential to defend against concession demands from management.

The survey takes 15-20 minutes or less to complete. Responses are anonymous; the intent is to understand preferences across the entire UUP bargaining unit, NOT to identify individuals.

Please note: to ensure anonymity, there is no way to pause the survey once you have started it, or to edit your responses once they have been submitted. Therefore, please give yourself time to complete the survey in full.

This survey is intended for UUP members at all campus types and in all categories of employment: part-time and full-time, professional and academic, contingent and permanent.

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* 1. UUP will always strive to maximize fair, equitable on-base salary increases. Please rank the following methods for salary increases in order of priority, with #1 being the first priority for contract negotiations.

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* 2. If you had to choose two criteria for how money should be allocated, which of the following would you choose?

Same % increase on base (all employees receive the same % increase - proportionately greater benefit for those at higher salary levels).

Same lump-sum increase on base (all employees receive the same dollar increase - proportionately greater benefit for those at lower salary levels).

Compensation for years of service (e.g., steps, longevity, or service awards)

Pay for performance or merit with managers/administrators recommending which employees should be given increases (i.e., existing DSI process).

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Should any of the following compensation items be priorities in contract negotiations?

	Priority	Not a priority
Salary increases for permanent appointment/tenure	Salary increases for permanent appointment/tenure Priority	Salary increases for permanent appointment/tenure Not a priority
Salary increases for certification and advanced degrees	Salary increases for certification and advanced degrees Priority	Salary increases for certification and advanced degrees Not a priority
Increases in location pay	Increases in location pay Priority	Increases in location pay Not a priority
Increases in course minima for part-time faculty	Increases in course minima for part-time faculty Priority	Increases in course minima for part-time faculty Not a priority
Premium pay for evening/night/weekend shifts	Premium pay for evening/night/weekend shifts Priority	Premium pay for evening/night/weekend shifts Not a priority
Other	Other Priority	Other Not a priority

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Is it important to you that salary compression remediation (negotiated in the last contract) be included in the next contract?

Not at all important
1

A little important
2

Somewhat important
3

Moderately important
4

Very important
5

Not at all important
1

A little important
2

Somewhat important
3

Moderately important
4

Very important
5

Please provide any additional feedback on salary compression remediation, including details related to implementation at your campus.

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* 5. Among the priorities you selected in the previous question, now please choose your top two priorities for contract negotiations.

Defending eligibility for health benefits

Preventing increases in health benefits' costs (e.g., copays, premiums, etc.)

Increasing job security for contingent employees

Increasing promotional opportunities for contingent employees

Increasing promotional opportunities for professionals

Expanding telecommuting options

Improving sick, vacation, family, and other leave benefits

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Regarding health insurance, please select your top three priorities for contract negotiations.

Minimize increases in annual out-of-pocket maximum for out-of-network care.

Refuse any increase in the percent of the premium (premium share) paid by the employee

Minimize increases in copayments for in-network care and prescription drugs

Maintain existing range of services covered

Expand access to participating providers

Expand eligibility for health benefits for part-time employees

Expand access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Protecting the health and safety of members is vitally important. Do you consider any of the following to be problems on your campus?

	Not at all a problem 1	A slight problem 2	Somewhat a problem 3	A moderate problem 4	A large problem 5	Don't know
COVID-19 exposure at the workplace	COVID-19 exposure at the workplace Not at all a problem 1	COVID-19 exposure at the workplace A slight problem 2	COVID-19 exposure at the workplace Somewhat a problem 3	COVID-19 exposure at the workplace A moderate problem 4	COVID-19 exposure at the workplace A large problem 5	COVID-19 exposure at the workplace Don't know
Hazardous materials/substances exposure	Hazardous materials/substances exposure Not at all a problem 1	Hazardous materials/substances exposure A slight problem 2	Hazardous materials/substances exposure Somewhat a problem 3	Hazardous materials/substances exposure A moderate problem 4	Hazardous materials/substances exposure A large problem 5	Hazardous materials/substances exposure Don't know
Insufficient ergonomics (fitting the desk/workstation/job to the person) to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (such as carpal tunnel and muscle strain)	Insufficient ergonomics (fitting the desk/workstation/job to the person) to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (such as carpal tunnel and muscle strain) Not at all a problem 1	Insufficient ergonomics (fitting the desk/workstation/job to the person) to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (such as carpal tunnel and muscle strain) A slight problem 2	Insufficient ergonomics (fitting the desk/workstation/job to the person) to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (such as carpal tunnel and muscle strain) Somewhat a problem 3	Insufficient ergonomics (fitting the desk/workstation/job to the person) to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (such as carpal tunnel and muscle strain) A moderate problem 4	Insufficient ergonomics (fitting the desk/workstation/job to the person) to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (such as carpal tunnel and muscle strain) A large problem 5	Insufficient ergonomics (fitting the desk/workstation/job to the person) to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (such as carpal tunnel and muscle strain) Don't know
Lack of campus workplace security	Lack of campus workplace security Not at all a problem 1	Lack of campus workplace security A slight problem 2	Lack of campus workplace security Somewhat a problem 3	Lack of campus workplace security A moderate problem 4	Lack of campus workplace security A large problem 5	Lack of campus workplace security Don't know
Poor indoor air quality	Poor indoor air quality Not at all a problem 1	Poor indoor air quality A slight problem 2	Poor indoor air quality Somewhat a problem 3	Poor indoor air quality A moderate problem 4	Poor indoor air quality A large problem 5	Poor indoor air quality Don't know
Workplace bullying/disruptive behavior	Workplace bullying/disruptive behavior Not at all a problem 1	Workplace bullying/disruptive behavior A slight problem 2	Workplace bullying/disruptive behavior Somewhat a problem 3	Workplace bullying/disruptive behavior A moderate problem 4	Workplace bullying/disruptive behavior A large problem 5	Workplace bullying/disruptive behavior Don't know
Workplace violence	Workplace violence Not at all a problem 1	Workplace violence A slight problem 2	Workplace violence Somewhat a problem 3	Workplace violence A moderate problem 4	Workplace violence A large problem 5	Workplace violence Don't know
Other	Other Not at all a problem 1	Other A slight problem 2	Other Somewhat a problem 3	Other A moderate problem 4	Other A large problem 5	Other Don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 8. The contract contains many negotiated benefits for members aimed at supporting professional development and a healthy work-life balance. In this round of negotiations, should UUP strive to enhance or expand any of the following?

	Priority	Not a priority
SUNY tuition benefit for employees	SUNY tuition benefit for employees Priority	SUNY tuition benefit for employees Not a priority
SUNY tuition benefit for employees' dependents	SUNY tuition benefit for employees' dependents Priority	SUNY tuition benefit for employees' dependents Not a priority
Monetary support for research/scholarship/conference attendance	Monetary support for research/scholarship/conference attendance Priority	Monetary support for research/scholarship/conference attendance Not a priority
Costs for new or renewed professional certification/licensure	Costs for new or renewed professional certification/licensure Priority	Costs for new or renewed professional certification/licensure Not a priority
Increasing professional development funding and opportunities	Increasing professional development funding and opportunities Priority	Increasing professional development funding and opportunities Not a priority
Child care, elder care, disabled dependent care expenses	Child care, elder care, disabled dependent care expenses Priority	Child care, elder care, disabled dependent care expenses Not a priority
Recruitment/retention of a diverse faculty	Recruitment/retention of a diverse faculty Priority	Recruitment/retention of a diverse faculty Not a priority
Location pay stipends	Location pay stipends Priority	Location pay stipends Not a priority
Holiday pay for assigned/scheduled work on holidays	Holiday pay for assigned/scheduled work on holidays Priority	Holiday pay for assigned/scheduled work on holidays Not a priority
Sabbatical/Professional (Title F) leaves	Sabbatical/Professional (Title F) leaves Priority	Sabbatical/Professional (Title F) leaves Not a priority
Paid family leave	Paid family leave Priority	Paid family leave Not a priority
Green initiatives (for example, work arrangements/schedules which reduce daily commuting requirements)	Green initiatives (for example, work arrangements/schedules which reduce daily commuting requirements) Priority	Green initiatives (for example, work arrangements/schedules which reduce daily commuting requirements) Not a priority
Other	Other Priority	Other Not a priority

Other (please specify)

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* 9. In your current position at SUNY during the last few years have you experienced...

	No.	Yes, but infrequently.	Yes, some of the time.	Yes, most or all of the time.
Increased work hours in excess of your regular professional obligation?	Increased work hours in excess of your regular professional obligation? No.	Increased work hours in excess of your regular professional obligation? Yes, but infrequently.	Increased work hours in excess of your regular professional obligation? Yes, some of the time.	Increased work hours in excess of your regular professional obligation? Yes, most or all of the time.
Expanded duties and/or responsibilities?	Expanded duties and/or responsibilities? No.	Expanded duties and/or responsibilities? Yes, but infrequently.	Expanded duties and/or responsibilities? Yes, some of the time.	Expanded duties and/or responsibilities? Yes, most or all of the time.

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* 10. In order to effectively perform your SUNY job within the last 2 years (2019-2021), have you purchased equipment and/or supplies for which...

	No, did not purchase equipment or supplies	Total cost less than $100	Total cost $100-$499	Total cost $500-$999	Total cost $1,000 or more
you were reimbursed by SUNY?	you were reimbursed by SUNY? No, did not purchase equipment or supplies	you were reimbursed by SUNY? Total cost less than $100	you were reimbursed by SUNY? Total cost $100-$499	you were reimbursed by SUNY? Total cost $500-$999	you were reimbursed by SUNY? Total cost $1,000 or more
you were not reimbursed by SUNY?	you were not reimbursed by SUNY? No, did not purchase equipment or supplies	you were not reimbursed by SUNY? Total cost less than $100	you were not reimbursed by SUNY? Total cost $100-$499	you were not reimbursed by SUNY? Total cost $500-$999	you were not reimbursed by SUNY? Total cost $1,000 or more

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* 11. Regarding conference travel and professional development expenses...

	No	Yes	Don't know
Have you used Individual Development Award (IDA) funding within the last 5 years?	Have you used Individual Development Award (IDA) funding within the last 5 years? No	Have you used Individual Development Award (IDA) funding within the last 5 years? Yes	Have you used Individual Development Award (IDA) funding within the last 5 years? Don't know
Does your campus have other available funding for conference travel and professional development?	Does your campus have other available funding for conference travel and professional development? No	Does your campus have other available funding for conference travel and professional development? Yes	Does your campus have other available funding for conference travel and professional development? Don't know

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* 12. Is it important to you that increasing funding for professional development be a negotiations priority?

Not at all important
1

A little important
2

Somewhat important
3

Moderately important
4

Very important
5

Not at all important
1

A little important
2

Somewhat important
3

Moderately important
4

Very important
5

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* 13. If you are an employee eligible to earn sick leave, have you stopped accruing sick leave because you reached the 200-day maximum?

Yes

Don't know

N/A

Yes

Don't know

N/A

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* 14. Have you ever used all of your accrued SUNY leave and needed additional leave benefits for...

	Yes	no	N/A
An on-the-job injury?	An on-the-job injury? Yes	An on-the-job injury? no	An on-the-job injury? N/A
Personal illness?	Personal illness? Yes	Personal illness? no	Personal illness? N/A
Parenting leave or care for ill family member?	Parenting leave or care for ill family member? Yes	Parenting leave or care for ill family member? no	Parenting leave or care for ill family member? N/A

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* 15. Are you confident that your SUNY position is secure for the next two years?

Very confident
1

Moderately
confident
2

Somewhat
confident
3

A little
confident
4

Not at all confident
5

Very confident
1

Moderately
confident
2

Somewhat
confident
3

A little
confident
4

Not at all confident
5

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* 16. In order to direct you to the appropriate remaining questions, please select the category that is most applicable to you.

Academic

Professional

UUP Empire StateContract Negotiations2022 Survey

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* 1. UUP will always strive to maximize fair, equitable on-base salary increases. Please rank the following methods for salary increases in order of priority, with #1 being the first priority for contract negotiations.

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* 2. If you had to choose two criteria for how money should be allocated, which of the following would you choose?

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* 3. Should any of the following compensation items be priorities in contract negotiations?

Question Title

* 4. Is it important to you that salary compression remediation (negotiated in the last contract) be included in the next contract?

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* 5. Among the priorities you selected in the previous question, now please choose your top two priorities for contract negotiations.

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* 6. Regarding health insurance, please select your top three priorities for contract negotiations.

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* 7. Protecting the health and safety of members is vitally important. Do you consider any of the following to be problems on your campus?

Question Title

* 8. The contract contains many negotiated benefits for members aimed at supporting professional development and a healthy work-life balance. In this round of negotiations, should UUP strive to enhance or expand any of the following?

Question Title

* 9. In your current position at SUNY during the last few years have you experienced...

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* 10. In order to effectively perform your SUNY job within the last 2 years (2019-2021), have you purchased equipment and/or supplies for which...

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* 11. Regarding conference travel and professional development expenses...

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* 12. Is it important to you that increasing funding for professional development be a negotiations priority?

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* 13. If you are an employee eligible to earn sick leave, have you stopped accruing sick leave because you reached the 200-day maximum?

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* 14. Have you ever used all of your accrued SUNY leave and needed additional leave benefits for...

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* 15. Are you confident that your SUNY position is secure for the next two years?

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* 16. In order to direct you to the appropriate remaining questions, please select the category that is most applicable to you.

UUP Empire State
Contract Negotiations
2022 Survey