YSU Trustees OK Contract with Professional/Administrative Staff Union
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees approved a three-year contract with the university’s Professional/Administrative Staff union during a special meeting Tuesday.
The union ratified the contract last week.
“I’m very proud of our legacy here at Youngstown State University, a long-standing commitment to providing a world-class education to students from around the world,” YSU President Bill Johnson said in a news release. “And we’re extending that legacy into future generations with our expanded educational offerings that cover the full continuum of educational choices – from credentials and certifications for early workforce entry to associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.”
He said the new contract supports staff who work hard to ensure an outstanding student experience and strengthens YSU’s commitment to delivering excellence in education.
The union’s previous three-year pact expired June 30, 2024.
“We are grateful to the APAS union for their collaboration and commitment throughout the negotiation process,” said Mike Peterson, chairman of the board of trustees. “This new contract reflects our shared dedication to enhancing the educational experience for our students and supporting our dedicated staff. By investing in our employees, we are ultimately investing in the success of our students and the future of YSU.”
The agreement includes a 1.75 percent base salary pay raise and a $300 flat increase to the employee’s base salary in the first year, and a 1 percent base salary pay raise in the second and third years with $550 and $825 flat increases to base salary, respectively. Salary increases are not retroactive.
In the third year, employees will also have the option to voluntarily cash out 40 hours of accrued vacation.
Additionally, effective Aug. 1, APAS employees will begin to pay a 19% employee contribution for health care, which is consistent with all other YSU employees.
The new contract will continue through June 30, 2027.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
