UW & UAW Postdocs Negotiations Recap for January 30, 2025
Background
This recap details the eleventh session of the negotiation for the collective bargaining agreement between the UW and UAW Postdocs. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website.
The parties agreed to extend the current collective bargaining agreement expiration date from January 31, 2025 to February 28, 2025.
UW Counter Proposals
MOU – Immigration Status and Visas
In response to the Union, the Employer changed their proposal from in addition to the J-1 SEVIS I-901 fee and the OPT I-765 filing fee that the University currently reimburses, the Principal Investigators/Departments may cover the cost of the H-1B/TN I-539 filing fee and/or up to $1000 per year for the cost of insurance plans required to maintain visa status, to in addition to the J-1 SEVIS I-901 fee and the OPT I-765 filing fee that the University currently reimburses, the Principal Investigators/Departments may cover the cost of the H-1B/TN I-539 filing fee and/or up to $2000 per year for the cost of insurance plans required to maintain visa status. The amount and decision to cover additional visa related fees and costs is at the discretion of the PI/department, is dependent upon available funding and must follow department procedures for reimbursement or payment.
Next Steps
The next UW & UAW Postdocs bargaining session is scheduled for February 13, 2025 and will be held virtually.