University of Oregon Faculty Union, Administration Reach Tentative Agreement

The University of Oregon's faculty union and administration reached a tentative agreement on March 31, preventing a strike that was set to coincide with the start of the spring term. The agreement includes immediate salary increases of 4.5% for faculty, with additional raises scheduled for September 2025 and 2026. The United Academics of UO, representing around 1,800 faculty members, will hold a ratification vote on the deal this week, with the possibility of a strike being reinstated if the agreement is rejected. UO Provost Christopher Long expressed gratitude for the effort put into the negotiations, emphasizing the importance of this resolution for faculty and students alike. The deal follows a year of bargaining, with faculty asserting their compensation lagged behind that of peers at other universities. Similar labor agreements have been reached at other institutions in Oregon, indicating a trend of increasing faculty compensation amid broader labor discussions.