Skip to content
Labor Relations

Ratification vote information

Last updated: November 4, 2026

UW Proposal Highlights

Conversion of CEGP Steps to Regular Steps:

The UW proposed to sunset the Career Enhancement Growth Program (CEGP) and convert all CEGP steps on all pay tables to automatic steps. Employees will advance to the newly converted automatic steps based on their progression start date, after July 1, 2027. This change increases the range max automatic step by three to six percent depending on the pay table. Approximately 4,198 employees will automatically progress to these steps and will receive a two and one-half to six percent increase within the life of the 2027–2029 CBA.

Targeted Market Based Increases:

The UW proposed targeted salary increases for the job profiles listed below effective July 1, 2027. The targeted market increase proposal is anticipated to benefit approximately 209 employees.

  • Cashier 1, 2, Lead and Supervisor: +2 ranges, approx. 5% increase
  • Dental Assistant 1, 2 and Dental Aux: +10 ranges, approx. 10% increase
  • Dental Clinic Supervisor 1 and 2: +4 ranges, approx. 10% increase
  • Dental Xray and Laboratory Technician 3: +10 ranges, approx. 10% increase
  • Dispensary Assistant 2: +4 ranges, approx. 10% increase
  • Drafting Technician 2 and 3: +6 ranges, approx. 15% increase
  • Editor-Publications 1 and 2: +5 ranges, approx. 12.5% increase
  • Editor-Research Publications 1, 2 and 3 : +5 ranges, approx. 12.5% increase
  • Electrocardiograph Laboratory Supervisor: +2 ranges, approx. 2% increase
  • Electrocardiograph Technician 1, 2 and Lead: +2 ranges, approx. 2% increase
  • Electronics Technician 2: +7 ranges, approx.17.5% increase
  • Engineering Assistant 1 and 2: +6 ranges, approx. 15% increase
  • Facilities Drafting Technician 2: +6 ranges, approx. 15% increase
  • Fire Protection Engineer and Lead: +6 ranges, approx. 15% increase
  • Health Physicist 1 and 2: +8 ranges, approx. 20% increase
  • Hospital Dentistry Assistant Specialist and DECOD: +10 ranges, approx. 10% increase
  • Imaging Technologist-Comp Tomo: +5 ranges, approx. 10% increase
  • Laboratory Helper and Lead: +5 ranges, approx. 12.5% increase
  • Laboratory Technician 1 and 2: +5 ranges, approx. 12.5% increase
  • Legal Secretary 1 and 2: +3 ranges, approx. 7.5% increase
  • Media Maintenance Supervisor: +7 ranges, approx. 17.5% increase
  • Media Maintenance Technician 1, 2 and 3: +7 ranges, approx. 17.5% increase
  • Media Maintenance Technician Lead: +7 ranges, approx. 17.5% increase
  • Messenger Driver and Lead: +1 ranges, approx. 2.5% increase
  • Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery Technician: +10 ranges, approx. 10% increase
  • Recreation Coordinator 2: +5 ranges, approx. 12.5% increase
  • Retail Clerk 1, 2 and Lead: +2 ranges, approx. 5% increase
  • Stockroom Supervisor: +1 ranges, approx. 2.5% increase

Targeted Retention and Recruitment Increases:

The UW proposed targeted salary increases for the job profiles listed below effective July 1, 2027. The targeted recruitment and retention increase proposals are anticipated to benefit approximately 390 employees.

  • Stage Tech 2s: +1 range, approx. 1% increase
  • Police Dispatcher: +3 ranges, approx. 7.5% increase
  • Audiology Assistant: +5 ranges, approx. 5% increase
  • Orthopaedic Tech & Orthotist-Prosthetist Tech: +5 ranges, approx. 5% increase
  • Ophthalmic Tech & Optician Tech: +10 ranges, approx10% increase
  • Peer Counselor/Community Health Worker: +1 range, approx. 1% increase
  • Medical Interpreter Caseworker-Cultural Mediate: +4 ranges, approx. 4% increase
  • Financial Access Specialist Lead: +3 ranges, approx. 3% increase
  • Adv Cardiac Tech Supv: +8 ranges, approx. 8% increase
  • Medical Assistant: +3 ranges, approx. 3% increase

Increased Weekend and Night Premiums:

The UW proposed that the minimum weekend premium will increase to $2.50/hour and that the minimum night premium will increase to $2.50/hour. The overall proposal for the weekend premium and the night premium combined is anticipated to benefit approximately 3,400 employees.

Expanded Language Pay for UW Medicine Hospitals and Clinics:

The UW proposed a pathway for multi-lingual employees at UW Medicine Hospitals and Clinics who speak one of the top five languages at each location to receive a one-time $800 stipend beginning January 1, 2027.

Non-permanent and Intermittent Employee Premiums:

The UW proposed that all non-permanent and intermittent employees will be eligible for the same compensation premiums as regular employees.

Education Support Fund Increase:

The UW proposed to add an additional $50 to the education support funds the job profiles listed below (all other job profiles education support funds maintains their current dollar amount). This proposal is anticipated to benefit approximately 401 employees.

  • Surgical Technologists ($450)
  • All other Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants ($600)
  • All other Occupational Therapists ($600)
  • Dietitians ($550)
  • Social Workers ($900)
  • Medical Interpreters ($450)
  • Respiratory Therapists ($450)
  • Ophthalmic Technicians, Specialists, Leads, and Supervisors ($450)
  • Electrodiagnostic Technicians ($550)
  • Anesthesia Technician 2s and Leads ($450)
  • Optician – Licensed Dispensing ($450)

Hospital Security Officer and Hospital Security Sergeant Safety Boot Reimbursement:

The UW proposed that Hospital Security Officers and Hospital Security Sergeants at both UWMC-ML and HMC will be eligible for a $100 safety footwear reimbursement every two (2) calendar years. This proposal is anticipated to benefit approximately 41 employees.

ECLS Premium Increase for Respiratory Therapists:

The UW proposed an increase to $7.00/hr for ECLS premium. This proposal is anticipated to benefit approximately 12 employees.

Pre-scheduled Overtime:

The UW proposed to allow pre-scheduled overtime eligibility to all employees at UWMC and HMC.

Extended the Scholarship Fund:

The UW proposed to extend the scholarship fund for UWMC and HMC employees though academic year 2028. Eligible employees may receive a maximum of $5,000 to obtain a degree or certification required for employment in a healthcare field.

 

Member Voting Information

We believe this information has already been shared by SEIU 925 to its members. However, to amplify the communication, please see below for the currently known voting schedule:

Thurs, Sept 24

  •   7:30am – 9:30am – HMC Pat Steel
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm – HMC Cafeteria
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm – Suzzallo Library
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm – Bothell Campus
  • 11:00am – 1:30pm – Tacoma Campus
  • 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Burke Museum
  •   3:00pm – 6:00pm – HMC Ground West Lobby
  •   3:00pm – 6:00pm – UWMC Plaza Cafe Patio
  •   3:00pm – 6:00pm – Renton Central Lab


Fri, Sept 25

  •   8:00am – 9:30am – HMC Ground West Lobby
  •   7:00am – 9:30am – UWMC Plaza Cafe Patio
  • 11:00am – 2:00pm – UWMC Plaza Cafe Patio
  • 11:00am – 2:00pm – Suzzallo Library
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm – NW Hospital
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm – Alder Hall
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm – HMC Cafeteria
  •   3:00pm – 6:00pm – UWMC Plaza Cafe Patio
  •   6:00pm – 7:00pm – ZOOM
  •   6:00pm – 7:00pm – ZOOM
  •   7:30pm – 8:30pm – ZOOM


Mon, Sept 28

  •   7:00am – 8:00am –  ZOOM
  •   7:30am – 9:30am – HMC Ground West Lobby
  •   7:30am – 9:30am – UWMC Plaza Cafe Patio
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm – ZOOM
  • 11:00am – 2:00pm – UWMC Plaza Cafe Patio
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm – Roosevelt Clinic
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm – HMC Cafeteria
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm – Sandpoint
  •   6:00pm – 7:00pm – ZOOM


Tues, Sept 29

  •   9:30am -11:30am – Physics-Astro Building
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm – HMC Cafeteria
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm –ZOOM
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm – ZOOM
  • 12:00pm – 2:00pm – HUB