University Human Resources

Collective Bargaining Agreements

The UHR Employee and Labor Relations team is primarily responsible for negotiating and administering the University’s collective bargaining agreements.

The Employee and Labor Relations office also provides unionized departments with day-to-day counseling on labor relations matters, sets labor relations policy, and provides training to managers and supervisors who work with union employees.

Union Department Bargaining Unit 
United Service and Allied Workers of Rhode Island  Facilities Management Custodial, Trades and Grounds Workers
United Service and Allied Workers of Rhode Island  University Library Clerical and Technical Staff
United Service and Allied Workers of Rhode Island  Dining Services Food Service Workers, Helpers, Cooks, Bakers and Leads
Brown University Security Patrolperson's Association Public Safety Campus Police Officers, Security Officers, Building Guards
International Brotherhood of Police Officers Public Safety Brown University Police Sergeants
Graduate Labor Organization (GLO, formerly SUGSE) Graduate School Graduate Student Employees (typically as RAs, TAs, or proctors)
Teaching Assistant Labor Organization (TALO) Computer Science Undergraduate Student Employees (TAs)

Current Agreements