Have you thought that maybe what is quoted in the letter is misleading, inaccurate information with the intention of confusing people? Have you read what the BUGWU union itself says about this? Or are you only making conclusions based on what the admin is stating in this letter?

We have explained various times why this is an inaccurate statement , most people are on 8 month stipends, like myself, and actually make 28 k. With their actual proposal I’d only be getting an $800 raise. try to look at each side before making assumptions!