June 2006 Newsletter
Priscilla Thain, Newsletter Editor

In This Issue

State Increases Faculty Pay Plan for 2006-2007 by 1.25% for a Total of 4.25%.
Faculty will receive 2% in July 2006 and 2.25% in April 2007

"Taxpayer Protection Amendment" (TPA) Defeated as Legislative Session Ends

Update on Other Legislation: Stem Cell Research Ban, Concealed Carry, UW Felon Bills Defeated; Technology Bill Approved; Definition of Marriage Resolution Progresses

UW Faculty Would Need 7.4% Each Year to Close the Gap on Salaries by 2009,
Assuming Peers Receive Only 3.1% per Year