Center for American Progress and Nonprofit Professional Employees Union Ratify Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement
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Washington DC — The Center for American Progress (CAP) and the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU), IFPTE Local 70, are pleased to announce the ratification of a new successor collective bargaining agreement, continuing their strong and collaborative labor-management relationship. This agreement is the fourth union contract for employees of CAP, who formed a union with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU) in 2016.
“Our nation is at a crossroads, the likes of which we haven’t seen in generations, and CAP’s mission and work is critical now more than ever,” said CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden. “We are both proud that all of CAP — our union staff and non-union staff – are meeting this moment, and that we have a collective bargaining agreement that makes CAP run better at this crucial time. We appreciate our partnership with CAP’s union."
The new agreement builds on the foundation of CAP’s previous contracts, reflecting shared values of equity, transparency, and respect. It includes enhancements to compensation, benefits, and working conditions for unionized staff, while reinforcing CAP’s commitment to being a leader in creating an inclusive, supportive workplace. Highlights of the new agreement include:
For overtime-exempt employees earning below $68,000, time and a half pay for working more than 40 hours in a week
Increases to pool of funds to be used for merit pay raises separate from promotion
Offering compensation for performing temporary assignments above the responsibilities of an employee’s usual job classification
Guaranteed annual raises of 3% for those making less than $68,000 and guaranteed annual raises of 2.5% for those making over $68,000 in 2027
“This agreement is a testament to the strength of our union and the constructive, good-faith dialogue we’ve had with CAP leadership,” said Keenan Alexander, a member of the CAP Union bargaining committee. “It delivers real improvements for staff and reinforces CAP’s commitment to being a progressive and equitable workplace. As we move into a new chapter for the organization, we look forward to continuing our partnership with management to build on this progress, shaping a workplace that reflects our shared values and navigating the challenges ahead together.”
The new contract will be in effect from May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2028, continuing a strong partnership dedicated to CAP’s mission and the well-being of its workforce.
For media inquiries, please contact: Valeria Mejia-Guevara, NPEU VP for Communications, vmejiaguevara@npeu.org
About CAP
The Center for American Progress is an independent, nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country.
About NPEU
The Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU), a local of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO represents professionals employed at more than 50 nonprofit organizations in DC and across the United States. With thousands of members, NPEU gives nonprofit workers a voice to strengthen their workplaces and continue to do work that makes a difference in people’s lives. More information is available at npeu.org.