Labor Relations helps build productive, respectful relationships between the UW, managers and the unions that represent UW employees. We provide guidance on collective bargaining, contract administration, grievances and workplace issues with a focus on practical solutions and responsible stewardship of University resources.
About Labor Relations
Learn about Labor Relations’ mission, its unique terms, and the details of being part of a union.
Academic and student unions
Find updates regarding contract negotiations along with current or previous contracts.
Staff unions
Find updates regarding contract negotiations along with current or previous contracts.
Labor relations contacts
Find your Labor Relations contact, including for RSEs, ASEs, and Postdocs.
Labor Relations trainings
Attend trainings on Labor Relations basics, contract updates, and contract implementation.
Union organizing petitions
Find resources for managers and learn steps when unions petition to form new units.
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Union outreach to faculty and staff
UW employees contacted to discuss unionization have the right to choose whether or not to engage in these discussions.
Advisors and Continuum College: Unfair Labor Practice update
UW employees contacted to discuss unionization have the right to choose whether or not to engage in these discussions.