WMU Seeks Approval of 2026-2029 TAU Contract

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Stipend minima 2026-27: $15,341 (Graduate Assistants), $18,378 (Doctoral Candidates); 2027-28: $15,765 (Graduate Assistants), $18,883 (Doctoral Candidates); 2028-29: $16,078 (Graduate Assistants), $19,261 (Doctoral Candidates); lump sum payment per semester: $420 (2026-27), $455 (2027-28), $505 (2028-29)

Contract type

STAFFING

Contract term

August 21, 2026 – August 22, 2029

Renewal date

2029-08-22

Renewal

Three-year collective bargaining agreement effective August 21, 2026 through August 22, 2029; future renewal or successor agreement would be subject to new negotiations before the end date.

Document type

Proposal

Source document

Western Michigan University Proposal Teaching Assistants' Union (TAU) 2026-2029 Agreement 2026-06-25

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the staffing contract by Western Michigan University?

Teaching Assistants’ Union (tau) was awarded this staffing contract by Western Michigan University, as recorded on June 25, 2026. The contract value is Stipend minima 2026-27: $15,341 (Graduate Assistants), $18,378 (Doctoral Candidates); 2027-28: $15,765 (Graduate Assistants), $18,883 (Doctoral Candidates); 2028-29: $16,078 (Graduate Assistants), $19,261 (Doctoral Candidates); lump sum payment per semester: $420 (2026-27), $455 (2027-28), $505 (2028-29).

How much is the Teaching Assistants’ Union (tau) contract with Western Michigan University worth?

The Teaching Assistants’ Union (tau) contract with Western Michigan University is valued at Stipend minima 2026-27: $15,341 (Graduate Assistants), $18,378 (Doctoral Candidates); 2027-28: $15,765 (Graduate Assistants), $18,883 (Doctoral Candidates); 2028-29: $16,078 (Graduate Assistants), $19,261 (Doctoral Candidates); lump sum payment per semester: $420 (2026-27), $455 (2027-28), $505 (2028-29), covering staffing work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Staffing contract, documented as a proposal record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Western Michigan University Proposal Teaching Assistants' Union (TAU) 2026-2029 Agreement 2026-06-25 (Proposal), dated June 25, 2026 from Western Michigan University. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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