Labor Relations

SEIU 925 Libraries negotiation updates

This is the team negotiating the new contract:

NameDept/Role
Jennifer MallahanAssistant Director, Labor Relations
Thomas WrayNegotiator, Labor Relations
Evan ElliottSpecialist, Labor Relations
Katie SpenglerAssistant Director, Campus Compensation
Lisa LindnerCampus Compensation Consultant
Kaijsa CalkinsAssociate Dean, University Libraries, UW Tacoma
Laura LillardHR Director, University Libraries for Organizational Development and Inclusion
Kimanthi WarrenAssistant Dean, University Libraries for Organizational Development and Inclusion
Linda HoffmanHR Consultant, Campus HR
Carla WaleDirector of the MLIS Law Librarianship Program, iSchool & Director of Gallagher Law Library
Alena WolotiraHead of Public Services, School of Law

May 15, 2026 UW & SEIU 925-Libraries Successor CBA Ratified

We’re pleased to announce that the membership of SEIU 925-Libraries has voted in favor of ratifying the successor contract. The terms of the contract are effective as of 5/16/2026, and […]


April 23, 2026 SEIU 925 Libraries – UW Negotiations Recap for April 23, 2026

This recap details the seventeenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. The parties were joined by […]


March 25, 2026 SEIU 925 Libraries – UW Negotiations Recap for March 25, 2026

This recap details the sixteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively […]


March 19, 2026 SEIU 925 Libraries – UW Negotiations Recap for March 19, 2026

This recap details the fifteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively […]


March 9, 2026 SEIU 925 Libraries – UW Negotiations Recap for March 9, 2026

This recap details the fourteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively […]


March 3, 2026 SEIU 925 Libraries – UW Negotiations Recap for March 3, 2026

This recap details the thirteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively […]


February 17, 2026 SEIU 925 Libraries – UW Negotiations Recap for February 17, 2026

This recap details the twelfth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively […]


February 12, 2026 SEIU 925 Libraries – UW Negotiations Recap for February 12, 2026

This recap details the eleventh session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively […]


February 4, 2026 SEIU 925 Libraries – UW Negotiations Recap for February 4, 2026

This recap details the tenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Union Counter Proposals The Union […]


January 27, 2026 SEIU 925 Libraries – UW Negotiations Recap for January 27, 2026

This recap details the ninth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Union Counter Proposals The Union […]