SEIU 925 Libraries – UW Negotiations Recap for October 22, 2025
This recap details the first session for the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries.
During the initial bargaining session, both parties gave introductions, discussed ground rules, and the Union presented their priorities for this contract, which included the following:
- Compensation
- Layoff Protections
- Professional Staff Equity and Librarian Equity
- Commitment to DEI and Academic Freedom
- Sustainable Workloads
Union Initial Proposals
Article 31 – Civil/Jury Duty Time Off and Bereavement Time Off: The Union proposed to increase the amount of bereavement days available to bargaining unit employees from three (3) to five (5) days. Additionally, the Union proposed to expand the definition of “family member” for use of bereavement time off with new language that would include close members of an employee’s chosen family.
Next Steps
The next SEIU 925-Libraries and UW bargaining session is scheduled for November 4, 2025, and will be held in-person at the UDSB Gateway Building.