The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) and the Coalition of Graduate Employees (CGE) has recently been finalized and signed by both parties. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the two groups and sets out a number of important provisions that will impact the lives of both graduate employees and the institutions they work for.
One of the most significant aspects of the agreement is the establishment of a new Continuing Benefit Eligibility (CBE) program. This program is designed to provide health care benefits to eligible graduate employees from the time they are appointed through the time they complete their degree program, provided they maintain certain eligibility requirements.
One important component of the CBE program is the requirement that graduate employees must be appointed in a position that meets certain requirements in order to be eligible for the program. These requirements include appointment at least 0.25 FTE, completion of a benefits enrollment form, and meeting certain employment eligibility requirements.
Another important aspect of the CBE program is the requirement that graduate employees maintain certain eligibility requirements in order to remain enrolled in the program. These requirements include maintaining their appointment in a position that meets the program`s requirements, being enrolled in a degree program, and meeting certain employment and academic progress standards.
The CBE program is an important component of the recently finalized CBA between CUPA-HR and CGE, and it represents a significant step forward in the relationship between graduate employees and the institutions they work for. By providing health care benefits to eligible graduate employees, the program helps to ensure that these employees have access to the care they need to stay healthy and productive, while also providing them with a degree of financial security that can be difficult to come by in the current economic climate.
Overall, the CBE program is an important development for graduate employees and institutions alike, and its implementation is sure to have a positive impact on the lives of everyone involved. As we move forward in the coming months and years, it will be interesting to see how this program is implemented and how it affects the lives of those who benefit from it.