UW & SEIU 1199NW RHH Negotiations Recap for August 19, 2025
Background
This recap details the sixth session for the negotiation for the 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement between the UW and SEIU 1199NW Research/Hall Health. This and all other bargaining sessions for this contract have been held virtually. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website.
This session was joined and mediated by PERC mediator Karyl Elinski.
SEIU 1199NW RHH Counter Proposals
Article 6 – Bargaining Unit Classes / Definitions
In response to the Employer, the Union proposed to add a sentence that preceptor pay would be applied until the new employee is able to function independently in their role as determined by the Supervisor. The Union proposed to strike the Employer proposed sentence that says it is understood that employees, in the ordinary course of their responsibilities, would be expected to participate in the general orientation process of new employees and it is not considered precepting.
Article 8 – Educational and Professional Development
In response to the Employer, the Union proposed that Research RN1 or 2 and School of Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (AID) PA-ARNPs would be eligible for no cost, scheduled classes and training through UW Medicine, subject to needs of applicable grant/department. The Union also proposed the Employer provide $3,000 per fiscal year, up from the current $1,800, for each individual full time Hall Health Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Leads for education support funds. The Union proposed that for Educational Support Funds a .9 FTE would be considered full-time.
UW Counter Proposals
Article 6 – Bargaining Unit Classes / Definitions
In response to the Union, the Employer proposed to add that for specific period of time as determined by management a Hall Health Registered Nurse 2, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, may serve as a preceptor after being determined by their supervisor to be qualified.
Article 8 – Educational and Professional Development
In response to the Union, the Employer reasserted the proposed strike that for purposes of education support funds, .9FTE would be considered a full-time employee.
Next Steps
The next UW & 1199NW RHH bargaining session is still being scheduled with the PERC mediator and will be held virtually.