UW & UAW ASE Negotiations Recap for April 29, 2024
Background
This recap details the thirteenth session for the negotiation for the collective bargaining agreement between the UW and UAW ASEs. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website.
UW Counter Proposals
UW package proposal:
The Employer presented a comprehensive package that covered all of the outstanding articles and MOUs. As part of the package the Employer presented a counter on Article 33- Wages, Appendix I- GAIP, and MOU- Immigration Status and Work Authorization.
Article 33- Wages
The Employer’s compensation proposal included the following:
Effective July 1, 2024:
- The base rate would be increased by 6%.
- The minimum ASE hourly rate would be increased by 3%
Effective July 1, 2025:
- The base rate would be increased by 6%.
- The minimum ASE hourly rate would be increased by 3%
Effective July 1, 2026:
- The base rate would be increased by 6%.
- The minimum ASE hourly rate would be increased by 3%
Appendix I- GAIP
In response to the Union, the Employer proposed effective October 1, 2025 ASEs would cost share in their GAIP premiums; moving from 100% employer covered premiums to 90% employer premiums, with ASEs paying 10% of their GAIP premiums. The Employer proposed effective October 1, 2026 to move to 85% employer premiums, with ASEs paying 15% of their GAIP premiums. In response to the Union, the Employer proposed effective October 1, 2025 to make slight improvements to the vision coverage. The rest of the appendix is being proposed as current contract language until October 1, 2025.
MOU- Immigration Status and Work Authorization
In response to the Union’s new proposed article regarding immigration, the Employer proposed the University would not unreasonably deny requests for vacation time off for the purpose of attending appointments, hearings, and/or proceedings related to immigration or citizenship status of the ASE or their spouse, registered domestic partner, child, or parent scheduled by federal immigration officials or the U.S. Department of State. All vacation time off requests would need to be submitted according to departmental policy.
UAW ASE Counter Proposals
UAW package proposal:
The Union presented a comprehensive package that covered all of the outstanding articles and MOUs.
Article 33- Wages
The Union’s compensation proposal included the following:
Effective July 1, 2024:
- The base rate would be increased by 21.5%.
- The variable rate would be increased by 8%. In the event the adjusted variable rate salary falls below the adjusted base rate salary, ASEs would receive the greater of the increases described above.
- The minimum ASE hourly rate would be increased to 15% more than the minimum wage in Seattle.
Effective September 1, 2024:
- The base rate would be increased by 21%.
Effective July 1, 2025:
- The base rate would be increased by 6%.
- The variable rate would be increased by 5%. In the event the adjusted variable rate salary falls below the adjusted base rate salary, ASEs would receive the greater of the increases described above.
- The minimum ASE hourly rate would be increased by 5%.
Effective July 1, 2026:
- The base rate would be increased by 6%.
- The variable rate would be increased by 5%. In the event the adjusted variable rate salary falls below the adjusted base rate salary, ASEs would receive the greater of the increases described above.
- The minimum ASE hourly rate would be increased by 5%.
Appendix I- GAIP
In response to the Employer, the Union has updated their vision coverage proposal to match the Employer but with an effective date of October 1, 2024. The rest of the appendix is being proposed as current contract language.
New Article- Immigration
In response to the Employer, the Union made edits to their proposed new article that would focus on international students. The Union is now proposing ASEs who received a commitment of support at the time of admission and have paid a SEVIS, DACA, and/or F-1 or J-1 visa application processing fee, would be reimbursed by the University upon request and proof of payment up to $200 per ASE.
The Union proposed to keep the following article current contract language:
Article 35- Workload
In response to the Employer, the Union reasserted the following articles:
Article 7- Fee and Tuition Waivers from April 23, 2024.
Next Steps
The next UW & UAW ASE bargaining session is scheduled for April 30, 2024.