TO: Montana Board of Regents

FROM: Kevin McRae, Director, Labor Relations and Human Resources

RE: Approval of Tentative Agreement with the Missoula College of Technology Faculty Association

DATE: January 12, 2006

Attached is a summary of the tentative agreement reached with the Faculty Association at the Missoula College of Technology. This bargaining unit consists of approximately 46 faculty members.

Revisions to the prior agreement include:

  • Wage increases of 3.5 percent and 4.0 percent effective October 1, 2005, and October 1, 2006, respectively.

  •   Increase the number of merit awards by one (from 4 to 5 annually).

  •   Commit to a process for adopting traditional university titles for faculty members (Instructor through Professor).

I recommend approval of the tentative agreement with the Missoula College of Technology Faculty Association.