The parties have reached a ratified agreement that is effective upon ratification (February 6,2026), through February 5, 2029. For details on the tentative agreement reached, please see the following summary table: Summary Table: UW – SAG-AFTRA 2026-2029 Agreement Copies of the tentative agreements are available at this link and at the top of the main contract page. We will update the finalized agreement page when it is available.
Background This recap details the eighth sessions for the negotiation of the third collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following current contract language provisions: Mission Statement and Preamble Article 2 – Management Rights Article 5 – Flexible Work Agreements/Arrangements Article 8 – Work Week, Word Day,…
Background This recap details the sixth and seventh sessions for the negotiation of the third collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 7 – Union Security The parties agreed to include language reflecting the contents of reports provided to the Union by the Employer every…
Background This recap details the fifth session for the negotiation of the third collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 21 – Holidays The parties agreed to housekeeping edits as well as including language that would clarify the use of Holiday Credit. Article 35 –…
Background This recap details the fourth session for the negotiation of the third collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 6 – Grievance and Arbitration Procedure 6.10 Filing and Processing The parties agreed to strike the limitation that grievance meetings should happen in person. 6.11…
Background This recap details the third session for the negotiation of the third collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SAG-AFTRA Initial Proposals Article 42 – Classification and Reclassification 42.6 Position Review Appeal Process The Union proposed adding language that when the Employer issues a written response to the employee regarding their position…
Background This recap details the second sessions for the negotiation of the second collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 43 – Salary Overpayment Recovery The parties agreed to housekeeping updates as well as clarifying language to accurately reflect current practice. SAG-AFTRA Initial Proposals Article…
Background This recap details the first session for the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SAG-AFTRA – Initial Proposals Article 7: Union Security The Union proposed language that in the event Union security clauses and fair share dues assessments become legal, the parties would agree to immediately bargain changes. Article…
UW has reached a tentative agreement with SAG-AFTRA on a successor collective bargaining agreement that will be effective upon ratification, through January 31, 2026. Up next, members of SAG-AFTRA will vote on whether to ratify the agreement, and both parties are recommending a yes vote. For details on the tentative agreement reached, please see the following summary table: Summary Table: UW – SAG-AFTRA 2023-2026 Agreement Copies of the tentative agreements will be posted here and will be replaced with the finalized…
Background This recap details the seventeenth session for the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Both parties were joined by Public Employment Relations Commission mediator Sean Leonard. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Compensation Counter Proposals Lump Sum Union: A lump sum of $3500 to each employee in Producer 1, Producer 2, Producer/Announcer, Web Producer, and Production…
Background This recap details the sixteenth session for the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Both parties were joined by Public Employment Relations Commission mediator Sean Leonard. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Employer Compensation Counter Proposal The Employer’s most recent compensation package includes the following components: 9% increase to minimum salaries on the first pay period…
Background This recap details the fourteenth session for the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Both parties were joined by Public Employment Relations Commission mediator Karyl Elinski. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Counter Proposals Article 39 – Compensation In response to the Union the Employer provided the following counter proposal regarding compensation. 9% increase to minimum…
Background This recap details the thirteenth session for the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Both parties were joined by Public Employment Relations Commission mediator Karyl Elinski. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements Article 7 – Union Security Article seven refers to dues deduction. The Employer plans to build a new web based electronic reporting…
Background This recap details the twelfth session for the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Both parties were joined by Public Employment Relations Commission mediator Karyl Elinski. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Counter Proposals Article 7 – Union Security Employer Proposal: In response to the Union, the Employer simplified its language pertaining to the Employer’s plan…
Background This recap details the eleventh session for the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Both parties were joined by Public Employment Relations Commission mediator Karyl Elinski. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties verbally tentatively agreed to the following: Article 18 – Safety and Health Article 18 refers to the parties’ shared commitment…
Background This recap details the tenth session for the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Both parties were joined by Public Employment Relations Commission mediator Karyl Elinski. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. UW Package Counter Proposals The package contained the following counters that respond to all open articles: Article 7- Union Security The Employer reasserted its…
Background This recap details the eighth and ninth sessions for the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The UW and SAG-AFTRA contract expired on June 30, 2022, and the parties did not reach a tentative agreement. The Employer has requested mediation from the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) and asked the…
Background This recap details the sixth session for the negotiation of the second collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties verbally tentatively agreed to the following: New Article – Salary Overpayment Recovery New article outlines the current process followed when the Employer has determined that an employee has been overpaid wages…
Background This recap details the fifth sessions for the negotiation of the second collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties verbally tentatively agreed to the following: Article 3 – Non-Discrimination Modified language listing classes protected from discrimination to add creed and citizenship, to align with Executive Order 31 Added language regarding…
Background This recap details the fourth session for the negotiation of the second collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties verbally tentatively agreed to the following: Article 4 – Prayer and Lactation Accommodations Added reference to relevant Administrative Policy Statement (APS 46.7) Article 6 – Grievance and Arbitration Procedure Increased the…
Background This recap details the third session for the negotiation of the second collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SAG-AFTRA Initial Proposals Article 9 – Overtime The Union proposed new language stating that the Employer would not disallow reasonable overtime requests which would impede quality of work. Article 19 – Benefits The Union…
Background This recap details the second session for the negotiation of the second collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington (UW) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for KUOW. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SAG-AFTRA Initial Proposals Article 9 – Overtime The Union proposed to strike language that states that Hosts and News Hosts are overtime exempt positions. The Union stated the intent of the proposal was that Hosts…