Labor Relations

2015-2018: UAW Negotiation Archives

Peter Denis
Assistant Vice President, Labor Relations (Lead Negotiator)
Rebecca Aanerud
Associate Dean, UW Graduate School
Banks Evans
Assistant Director, Labor Relations
Marilyn Gray
Assistant Director, Fellowships and Awards, Graduate School
A.J. Hartman
Communications Specialist, Labor Relations
Jennifer Mallahan
HR Specialist, Labor Relations
Kevin Mihata
Associate Dean for Educational Programs, College of Arts and Sciences
Linda Nelson
Director of Finance and Administration, College of Arts and Sciences
Helene Obradovich
Director, UW Graduate School
Lynn Perry
Senior HR Consultant, UW Human Resources

April 30, 2015 Comprehensive UW-UAW Tentative Agreement Reached

The parties reached a comprehensive tentative agreement for the 2015-2018 contract on April 30, 2015. Summary of the 2015-2018 Agreement The following is a summary of provisions that have changed or are new for the 2015-2018 contract. Article 4: Appointment and Reappointment Notification Job…


April 23, 2015 Negotiations Recap for April 23, 2015

This recap details the 21st session for renewal of the collective bargaining agreement between the UW and UAW. UW First Package Proposal UW put forth a package proposal in which all provisions would need to be accepted in their entirety. Provisions included: Job…


April 22, 2015 Negotiations Recap for April 22, 2015

This recap details the 20th session for renewal of the collective bargaining agreement between the UW and UAW. Mediation The parties enlisted the assistance of two third-party mediators from the Public Employment Relations Commission (“PERC”) to help facilitate mutual understanding and agreement….


April 16, 2015 Negotiations Recap for April 16, 2015

This recap details the 19th session for renewal of the collective bargaining agreement between the UW and UAW. UW Proposals Health Insurance – UW withdrew its proposal to cap cost increases from one plan year to the next. UW maintained the remainder…


April 15, 2015 Negotiations Recap for April 15, 2015

This recap details the 18th session for renewal of the collective bargaining agreement between the UW and UAW. UW Proposals Health Insurance – UW proposed that the parties negotiate health benefits based on the plan design as detailed in the parties’ recently-submitted…


April 9, 2015 Negotiations Recap for April 9, 2015

This recap details the 17th session for renewal of the collective bargaining agreement between the UW and UAW. UW Proposals Wages – UW proposed a continuation of the formula adopted by the parties during the last round of bargaining, whereby the ASE…


April 8, 2015 Negotiations Recap for April 8, 2015

This recap details the 16th session for renewal of the collective bargaining agreement between the UW and UAW. UW Proposals Discipline or Dismissal – UW accepted the union’s proposal allowing ASEs who wish to request a conference with their supervisor and the…


April 2, 2015 Negotiations Recap for April 2, 2015

This recap details the 15th session for renewal of the collective bargaining agreement between the UW and UAW. UW Proposals Appointment and Reappointment Notification – UW proposed language encouraging ASEs and supervisors to discuss the curricular purpose of an assignment and the…


April 1, 2015 Negotiations Recap for April 1, 2015

This recap details the 14th session for renewal of the collective bargaining agreement between the UW and UAW. UW Proposals Hourly ASE Wages – UW proposed that all hourly ASEs be paid at least $11 per hour, effective April 1, 2015, and…


March 25, 2015 Negotiations Recap for March 25, 2015

This recap details the 13th session for renewal of the collective bargaining agreement between the UW and UAW. UW Proposals Discipline or Dismissal – UW proposed allowing ASEs who wish to request a conference with their supervisor and the union regarding a…