The union represents more than 35,000 SUNY employees who have been without a contract since 2011.

Under the terms of the contract, members will not see a raise for the years between 2011 and 2013, but will get a two percent raise in both 2014 and 2015.

They'll also have to take part in a nine-day deficit reduction plan, similar to a furlough. All employees will also pay more for health insurance.

The state budget office says the agreement will save more than $180 million over the contract term.

UUP members will vote on the contract in the spring.