HACC and Faculty Union Reach a Tentative Agreement

HARRISBURG, Pa. - HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, and the Harrisburg Area Community College Education Association (HACCEA) - the union that represents the faculty - reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement on Nov. 17, 2025.

The tentative agreement was reached after months of negotiations and reflects a shared commitment to HACC students and academic excellence. The union will NOT strike on Nov. 17, 2025.

The College is grateful to have reached a tentative agreement that is fair, fiscally responsible and in alignment with our core principles:

1. Prioritizing student success
2. Supporting the affordability of its offerings
3. Providing all employees with comparable benefits
4. Increasing wages for all employees while ensuring fiscal stability, as outlined in the College’s strategic plan

The College looks forward to ensuring HACC students and their successes remain at the forefront of decisions.

Please visit the College’s website for more information and updates.

Please note the following definitions:

• The HACCEA is the union that represents the faculty employed by HACC.
• The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) is the organization that represents the faculty union (HACCEA). It does not employ HACC faculty.

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