Dear ASEA Member,

The ratification vote has concluded. ASEA members have ratified a successor contract (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028) by 95% (a vote of 2,715 to 150). We are pleased the membership has overwhelmingly voted to approve the new collective bargaining agreement, acknowledging the hard work of our Contract Negotiating Committee (CNC) and the gains we achieved through collective bargaining over the past year. We could not have achieved this result without our members’ steadfast support, wisdom, and engagement throughout this process. Thank you for attending worksite meetings, observing negotiations, joining our town halls, speaking with co-workers, and, ultimately, voting to approve this contract. Our collective solidarity and strength as a labor union made a successful contract possible amidst an incredibly challenging political and economic landscape.

We’re really proud of what we accomplished in this agreement—it’s a solid step forward. While we didn’t get everything we set out for, we’ve laid the groundwork for future wins. Though negotiations are over, it doesn’t mean the work has ended. With your continued support and voice on the issues that need attention, we’ll be in an even stronger position next time around.

Please review the certified Election Report from the ASEA Elections Committee on our website at the following link: https://www.afscmelocal52.org/2025-2028-ratification-report

The ‘Redline’ Ratified Contract can also be viewed on our website at the following link: https://www.afscmelocal52.org/ggu-2025-2028-redline

A final publication of the 2025-2028 GGU Collective Bargaining Agreement incorporating all changes will be published on our website in the near future. 

The monetary terms of the agreement have been incorporated by the Legislature in this year’s State Operating Budget, which has been transmitted to the Governor for approval by June 19.

In solidarity,

Heidi Drygas
Executive Director
GGU CNC Chief Spokesperson