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2023-2025 updates


  • UAW Postdoctoral Scholars – UW Negotiations Recap for June 29, 2026

    July 1, 2026

    This recap details the fourth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and UAW Postdoctoral Scholars. Union Initial Proposals The Union presented a package proposal in which all provisions would need to be accepted in their entirety. The full contents of the package are outlined below: Article…

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  • UAW Postdoctoral Scholars – UW Negotiations Recap for June 12, 2026

    June 15, 2026

    This recap details the third session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and UAW Postdoctoral Scholars. Employer Counter Proposals The Employer presented a package proposal in which all provisions would need to be accepted in their entirety. The full contents of the package are outlined below: Article…

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  • UAW Postdoctoral Scholars – UW Negotiations Recap for June 8, 2026

    June 10, 2026

    This recap details the second session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and UAW Postdoctoral Scholars. Union Initial Proposals MOU: Transition Support The Union proposed to create a new MOU with provisions around supporting and protecting employees pursuing gender transitions. The Union proposed language that would require…

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  • UAW Postdoctoral Scholars – UW Negotiations Recap for June 2, 2026

    June 4, 2026

    This recap details the first session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and UAW Postdoctoral Scholars. During the first session, the parties gave introductions and the Union presented its initial bargaining demands: Fair and just compensation and benefits Protection and support for International Postdocs Ensuring parity regardless…

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  • Contract Ratified for UAW Postdocs 2025-2026 Contract

    July 9, 2025

    UW has reached agreement with UAW Postdocs on a collective bargaining agreement effective July 3, 2025 through August 31, 2026. Members of UAW Postdocs voted 94.8% yes in favor of ratifying the contract. For a summary of the agreements reached please see the summary chart: UAW Postdoc-UW 2025-2026 Summary Chart For more details on the…

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