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…