HR Update

Agreement Reached in Crookston and Duluth Faculty Negotiations

We are delighted to announce that after thorough and constructive negotiations, an agreement has been reached with the University Education Association (UEA), which represents University of Minnesota Crookston and University of Minnesota Duluth faculty.

Next, UEA members will vote to ratify the three-year contract for both campuses. If ratified, the contract will then be considered by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.

Our sincere appreciation to everyone involved in the negotiation process, including members of the Duluth and Crookston management teams, UEA leadership, Bureau of Mediation Services, and our dedicated Labor Relations team. 

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Change in Unemployment Eligibility

Effective May 28, 2023, non-exempt 9 and 10-month University employees will no longer be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits between academic terms.

Deadline Approaching for Required Disability Accommodations Course

The Canvas-housed “Fundamentals of Disability Accommodations and Inclusive Course Design” has a completion deadline of June 18, 2023, for all instructors.

New Online Sexual Misconduct Prevention Course

The University is rolling out a new online sexual misconduct prevention course for employees who have not completed the prior sexual misconduct course.

How Legalized Marijuana Impacts Your Job at the University of Minnesota

Employees who violate the University’s Drug-Free policy, Smoke-and Tobacco-Free policy, or Code of Conduct and perform work while impaired due to the use of controlled substances are subject to disciplinary action.

Message Planned for Anticipated Legalized Marijuana 

The anticipated legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota will not impact employee performance expectations.