Labor Relations

Union organizing petitions

Last updated: August 27, 2024

The content on this page is maintained as a resource for managers between the time the University receives notification of petition to form a new bargaining unit through the representation process to determine the job profiles and/or positions that should be in the unit, which may be followed by a vote on union representation by employees in the unit. This process can take a few months.

When a union representation vote is successful, the next step is to start the collective bargaining process. At that time, information on the newly formed bargaining unit can be found on this website under Academic & Student Union or Staff Union links.

Current petitions

On Friday, June 28, the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) notified the University of petitions to form two new SEIU 925 bargaining units:

  • Professional staff employees who advise students and prospective students on financial aid funding for education, enrollment and admissions, academics and courses, career paths, and professional development.
  • Professional staff employees in UW Continuum College.
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