Labor Relations

UAW Research negotiation updates

Updates regarding the 2026-2029 negotiations will be posted here.

NameTitle
Jennifer MallahanAssistant Director, Labor Relations
Evan ElliottSpecialist, Labor Relations
Aileen V. TrillesSenior HR Director, College of Engineering
Erin AlexanderHR Director, School of Medicine
Katie SpenglerAssistant Director, Campus Compensation
Lowell JonesRecruitment and Employee Development Manager, Applied Physics Lab
Margo CousinsDirector of Research & Graduate Education, School of Medicine
Maria E. CardHR Director, Applied Physics Lab
Michelle BirdsallHR Manager, School of Social Work
Peter J DenisAssociate Dean for Personnel, College of Arts & Sciences
Rheem A. TotahAssociate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, School of Pharmacy
Shawna Skjonsberg-FotopoulosDirector of Personnel Projects, School of Medicine
Bernadette DwyerHR Director, College of Education
Jackie NachtmanSenior HR Business Partner, College of the Environment

March 6, 2026 UAW Research – UW Negotiations Recap for February 24, 2026

This recap details the first session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and UAW Research.  Tentative Agreements  The parties tentatively agreed to […]