UW & SEIU 925 Continuum College Negotiations Recap for October 30, 2025
Background
This recap details the twentieth session for the negotiation for the collective bargaining agreement between SEIU 925-Continuum College and UW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website.
SEIU 925- Continuum College Counter Proposals
Article: Overtime
In response to the Employer, the Union proposed that although exempt employees do not qualify for overtime pay, when the employer determines that the employee has been directed to work an excessive amount of hours for an extended period of time, vacation time off may be approved by Continuum Human Resources.
Article: Commute and Travel
In response to the Employer, the Union proposed that employee travel policies would be governed by https://finance.uw.edu/travel/policies and APS 70.2: https://policy.uw.edu/directory/aps/section-70-travel/aps-70-2-general-travel-policies/
Article: Performance Evaluation
In response to the Employer, the Union proposed retaining the existing performance evaluation framework, including annual evaluations based on job-related factors, employee input, required form elements, discussion and finalization procedures, and grievance provisions, with no substantive changes.
Article: Miscellaneous Leave
In response to the Employer, the Union proposed changes to the Leave of Absence Without Pay section. The Union proposed that leaves without pay be approved or denied in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days when practicable and that, if denied, a reason would be provided. The Union’s proposal would limit discretionary unpaid leave to specified reasons, remove references to certain personal and well-being leaves, and update cross-references to other articles. It would maintain conditions for approval, clarify returning employee rights, and update references for educational, government service, volunteer, and formal collective bargaining leave.
Side Letter Artificial Intelligence
In response to the Employer, the Union proposed language specifying that Continuum would prioritize employee protected AI usage policies to prevent unauthorized use of employee personally identifiable information and biometric data. The Union also proposed that management would encourage, but not require, employees to use AI tools to enhance their work.
Article: Contracting
In response to the Employer, the Union rejected Employer proposed language that there may be emergency or mandated conditions that are outside of the Employer’s control requiring immediate implementation, in which case the Employer shall notify the Union as soon as possible.
UW – Counter Proposals
Article: Professional Development
In response to the Union, the Employer proposed to add Union proposed sections regarding release time, required training, layoff and travel funding. The Employer maintained its position not to include auditing continuum college courses.
Article: Contracting
In response to the Union, the Employer proposed to maintain language that there may be emergency or mandated conditions that are outside of the Employer’s control requiring immediate implementation, in which case the Employer shall notify the Union as soon as possible.
Tentative Agreements
Article: Personnel Files
The Union proposed an article that matches much of the same language from the similar article in the SEIU 925 – IHME contract.
Next Steps
The next UW & SEIU Continuum College bargaining session is scheduled for November, 5 2025, and will be held in person.