We’re pleased to announce that the membership of HMC/ALNW has voted in favor of ratifying the successor contract. The terms of the agreement are effective as of 11/26/25, unless otherwise specified, and pay increases are currently being implemented. Copies of the tentative agreements were replaced with the final agreement located on the main page for the HMC/ALNW contract.
Background This recap details the seventh session for the negotiation for the 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement between the UW and SEIU 1199NW Research/Hall Health. This and all other bargaining sessions for this contract have been held virtually. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. This session was joined and mediated by PERC mediator Karyl Elinski. SEIU 1199NW RHH Counter Proposals Article 9 – Wages and Other Pay Provisions The Union proposed the following across-the-board increases for all…
Parties have been in mediation since our last scheduled bargaining session on July 31, 2025. Since then, the parties have had six mediation sessions on August 12th &13th, September 18th & 22nd, October 13th & 21st. In addition to the TA’s that were reached prior to mediation, the following articles have been TA’d during the last several mediation sessions: Article 5 – Employment Practices Article 6 – Seniority, Layoff, Restructure Article 14 – Unpaid Absence Article 30 – Classifications and…
Parties have been in mediation since our last scheduled bargaining session on July 31, 2025. Since then, the parties have had five mediation sessions on August 12th and 13th, September 22nd, October 13th and 21st. In addition to the TA’s that were reached prior to mediation, the following articles have been TA’d during the last several mediation sessions: Article 11 – Educational and Professional Development Article 17 – Vacation Schedule Article 36 – Corrective Action/Dismissal Process Article 49 – Salary…
Background This recap details the sixth session for the negotiation for the 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement between the UW and SEIU 1199NW Research/Hall Health. This and all other bargaining sessions for this contract have been held virtually. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. This session was joined and mediated by PERC mediator Karyl Elinski. SEIU 1199NW RHH Counter Proposals Article 6 – Bargaining Unit Classes / Definitions In response to the Employer, the Union proposed to…
Background This recap details the fifth session for the negotiation for the 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement between the UW and SEIU 1199NW Research/Hall Health. This and all other bargaining sessions for this contract have been held virtually. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Unless agreed otherwise between the Employer and Union, future bargaining sessions will be facilitated by the PERC mediator to assist the Parties in reaching an agreement. UW Counter Proposals MOU – Recruitment and…
Background This recap details the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st sessions for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties met to bargain the last four days of July. In the last session, the Union informed the Employer that the proposals as presented were not ratifiable. As of right now, there are no more…
Background This recap details the 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th sessions for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties met to bargain the last four days of July. In the last session, the Union informed the Employer that the proposals as presented were not ratifiable. As of right now, there are no more…
Background This recap details the fourth session for the negotiation for the 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement between the UW and SEIU 1199NW Research/Hall Health. This and all other bargaining sessions for this contract have been held virtually. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW RHH Counter Proposals Article 9: Wages and Other Pay Provisions The Union reasserted their initial wage proposal including the following across-the-board increases for all SEIU 1199 represented employees July 1, 2025,…
Background This recap details the seventeenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals New MOU – Market Adjustments The Union proposed a series of Market Adjustments across multiple job profiles. Effective July 1, 2025: 5% market adjustment for: Speech language pathologists 10% market adjustment for: Dietary technicians EEG technicians…
Background This recap details the twentieth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 38 – Seniority, Layoff, Rehire The parties agreed to the Employer’s proposal from June 24, 2025. In this TA, seniority has been further defined by layoff seniority and unit seniority….
Background This recap details the third virtual session for the negotiation for the 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement between the UW and SEIU 1199NW Research/Hall Health. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW RHH Initial Proposals New MOU – Contract Extension The Union proposed that the current contract expiration date of June 30, 2025 be extended to July 30, 2025. UW Counter Proposals Article 9 – Wages and Other Pay Provisions In response to the…
Background This recap details the sixteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Package Proposal The Union presented the following in a Package Proposal: Article 2 – Union Membership; Dues Deductions In this package proposal, the Union proposed to accept the Employer’s proposal from May 2, 2025. Article 3 – Union…
Background This recap details the nineteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 10 – Bargaining Unit Classes/Definitions 10.2 Licensed/Certified Employees The parties agreed to strike language regarding ALNW, in favor of the content of Article 47 – Airlift Northwest, as well as…
Background This recap details the fourteenth and fifteenth sessions for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 10 – Holiday The parties agreed to housekeeping edits within this article as well as adding clarifying language that would detail holiday premium and holiday pay for full-time…
Background This recap details the seventeenth and eighteenth sessions for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 18 – Sick Leave The parties agreed to housekeeping language updates throughout this article. 18.2 Sick Time Off – Use The parties agreed to move verification to a…
Background This recap details the second virtual session for the negotiation for the 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement between the UW and SEIU 1199NW Research/Hall Health. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW RHH Initial Proposals Article 6 – Bargaining Unit Classes / Definitions The Union proposed that a certified employee would be eligible for up to two certification premiums up from one. New MOU – Longevity Bonus The Union proposed a $7000 lump sum…
Background This recap details the thirteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. UW Counter Proposals Article 9 – Other Compensation The Employer proposed language updates to this article that would allow more flexibility regarding the Call Staffing Committee and the reporting of data. In the Employer’s proposal, data would be reported every…
Background This recap details the twelfth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: MOU – Apprenticeship Program The parties agreed to update this MOU to include language where if UMWC-NW or UWMPC elect to utilize an apprenticeship program during the next two years, the…
Background This recap details the fifteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. UW Initial Proposals Side Letter K – Standby Hours The Employer proposed language updates to this side letter that would allow more flexibility regarding the Call Staffing Committee and the reporting of data. In the Employer’s proposal, data would be…
Background This recap details the eleventh session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals Article 9 – Other Compensation 9.10 Certification Pay The Union proposed that the certification premium of $1.25 per hour could be applied to two eligible certifications so that employees could receive this premium twice, for different…
Background This recap details the fourteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals Article 37 – Nonpermanent and Intermittent Employees 37.7.G Certification Compensation The Union proposed that the certification premium of $1.25 per hour could be applied to two eligible certifications so that employees could receive this premium twice,…
Background This recap details the 13th session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 48 – Washington Family Medical Leave Program The parties agreed to housekeeping edits only. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals Article 15 – Committees 15.3 HMC Health and Safety Committee. The Union…
Background This recap details the twelfth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals Article 9 – Hours of Work and Overtime 9.5 Weekends – Registered Nurses/Social Workers/PA-ARNPs/Leads The Union proposed that the unscheduled weekend would be defined as a shift that is in addition to the employees posted scheduled…
Background This recap details the tenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals Article 7 – Hours of Work and Overtime 7.9 Weekends The Union proposed that the unscheduled weekend would be defined as a shift that is in addition to the employees posted scheduled shifts after the schedule…
Background This recap details the side table for issues pertaining Airlift Northwest for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Proposals Article 47 – Airlift Northwest 47.4 Licensed/Certified Employees The Union proposed including the language from the MOU – Airlift Northwest Certification Pay regarding Certified Flight Registered Nurse credential (CFRN) into the body of…
Background This recap details the ninth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals Article 45 – Wages and Other Pay Provisions 45.12 Salary Schedules and Premiums The Union proposed that effective July 1, 2025, salary ranges would be increased by 3%; the Union also proposed that effective July 1,…
Background This recap details the ninth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals Article 8 – Compensation 8.7 Salary Schedules and Premiums The Union proposed that effective July 1, 2025, salary ranges would be increased by 3%; the Union also proposed that effective July 1, 2026, salary ranges would…
Background This recap details the eighth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals Article 14 – Employment Practices The Union proposed adding new subsections to this article. The Union proposed including: 14.17 Emergency Conditions and Inclement Weather In this new subsection, the proposed language describes what would happen in…
Background This recap details the eighth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals Article 20 – Committees The Union stated an interest in quarterly strategic labor management meetings aimed at sharing Union and UW strategies and projects for understanding and collaborating. The Union proposed that the participants would be…
Background This recap details the seventh session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 19 – Job Posting & Transfer The parties agreed to include language that would clarify which agreement would prevail when a probationary period employee was seeking to revert to their…
Background This recap details the sixth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals The Union presented an interest in ensuring that diagnostic and procedural areas follow Washington State law while also safely staffing these areas so that patients and workers feel protected, supported, and confident. To align with this…
Background This recap details the seventh session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals The Union presented an interest in ensuring that diagnostic and procedural areas follow Washington State law while also safely staffing these areas so that patients and workers feel protected, supported, and confident. To align with this…
Background This recap details the fifth and sixth sessions for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following as presented by the Employer on April 1st: Article 12 – Sick Time Off Article 16 – Washington Family Medical Leave Program Article 33 – Non-Discrimination New Article –…
Background This recap details the fifth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals Article 6 – Grievance Procedure 6.6 Union Delegates The Union proposed to include investigation meetings as an instance where an aggrieved employee and the Union Delegate would be in pay status. This would be in addition…
Background This recap details the fourth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals Continued Education The Union stated an interest in encouraging and supporting workers’ continued development, growth, and work requirements. The Union proposed removing outdated language. The Union also proposed that employees who do not use the full…
Background This recap details the fourth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW Initial Proposals Low Census The Union stated an interest in minimizing the impact of low census on employees and suggested having a bucket of project work that employees could perform so they could meet their FTE if they…
Background This recap details the second and third sessions for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations Negotiations Updates website. The negotiation teams for the University of Washington and SEIU 1199NW are participating in collaborative bargaining which requires the parties spending intentional time getting to know one another, as well as describing interests and concerns prior to…
Background This recap details the second and third sessions for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations Negotiations Updates website. The negotiation teams for the University of Washington and SEIU 1199NW are participating in collaborative bargaining which requires the parties spending intentional time getting to know one another, as well as describing interests and concerns prior to…
Background This recap details the first session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations Negotiations Updates website. The negotiation teams for the University of Washington and SEIU 1199NW participated in an all-day collaborative bargaining training facilitated by the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC). The next SEIU 1199NW and UW bargaining session is scheduled for March 18,…
Background This recap details the first session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and Service Employees International Union 1199NW (SEIU 1199NW). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations Negotiations Updates website. The negotiation teams for the University of Washington and SEIU 1199NW participated in an all-day collaborative bargaining training facilitated by the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC). The next SEIU 1199NW and UW bargaining session is scheduled for March 18,…
UW has reached agreement with AFT on a collective bargaining agreement effective from February 13, 2023 through January 31, 2026. Members of AFT have voted in favor of ratifying their contract. For details on the agreement reached, please see the following summary table: Summary Table: AFT-UW 2023-2026 Agreement The main SEIU 1199NW Research Hall Health contract page will be updated with the finalized agreement once available.
Background This recap details the ninth and tenth virtual session between the University of Washington (UW) and Service Employees International (SEIU) 1199NW to jointly bargain two collective bargaining agreements (CBA), one for the UW Medical Center – Northwest (UWMC-NW) and one for Harborview Medical Center and Airlift Northwest (HMC/ALNW). Recaps are published online on the Labor Relations websites for SEIU 1199 UWMC-NW Negotiation Updates and SEIU 1199 HMC/ALNW Negotiation Updates. In the early hours of September 28, the parties came…
UW has reached agreement with SEIU 1199NW Research Hall Health on a collective bargaining agreement effective from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. Members of SEIU 1199NW have voted in favor of ratifying their contract. For details on the agreement reached, please see the following summary table: Summary Table: SEIU-1199NW Research Hall Health-UW 2023-2025 Agreement The main SEIU 1199NW Research Hall Health contract page will be updated with the finalized agreement once available.
Background This recap details the fifth virtual session for the negotiation for the 2023-2025 collective bargaining agreement between the UW and SEIU 1199NW Research/Hall Health. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. UW Initial Proposals Article 6-Bargaining Unit Classes Definitions The Employer proposed language from an MOU between the parties to incorporate a group of employees known as the “SOM Department of Medicine’s Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases PA-ARNPs” into the CBA. Article 8-Educational and…
Background This recap details the fourth virtual session for the negotiation for the 2023-2025 collective bargaining agreement between the UW and SEIU 1199NW Research/Hall Health. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. 1199NW RHH Initial Proposals Article 9- Wages and Other Pay Provisions The Union proposed the following across-the-board increases to all members of the bargaining unit over their current salary: July 1, 2023: 15% or a $5.75 per hour increase whichever is higher July 1, 2024:…
Background This recap details the eighth virtual session between the University of Washington (UW) and Service Employees International (SEIU) 1199NW to jointly bargain two collective bargaining agreements (CBA), one for the UW Medical Center – Northwest (UWMC-NW) and one for Harborview Medical Center and Airlift Northwest (HMC/ALNW). Recaps are published online on the Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199 Counter Proposals Across-the-Board In response to the Employer’s proposal, the Union struck its proposal that effective August 1, 2022, employees covered by…
Background This recap details the seventh virtual session between the University of Washington (UW) and Service Employees International (SEIU) 1199NW to jointly bargain two collective bargaining agreements (CBA), one for the UW Medical Center – Northwest (UWMC-NW) and one for Harborview Medical Center and Airlift Northwest (HMC/ALNW). Recaps are published online on the Labor Relations websites for SEIU 1199 UWMC-NW and HMC/ALNW Negotiation Updates. UW Economic Proposals Across-the-Boards The Employer proposed that effective July 1, 2023, all salary ranges covered…
Background This recap details the third virtual session between the University of Washington (UW) and Service Employees International (SEIU) 1199NW to jointly bargain two collective bargaining agreements (CBA), one for the UW Medical Center – Northwest (UWMC-NW) and one for Harborview Medical Center and Airlift Northwest (HMC/ALNW). Recaps are published online on a joint UWMC-NW and HMC/ALNW Negotiation Update page, here. SEIU 1199 Initial Proposals Across-the-Board Wage Increase – The Union proposed that, in addition to their other wage proposals,…
Background This recap details the third virtual session for the negotiation for the 2023-2025 collective bargaining agreement between the UW and SEIU 1199NW Research/Hall Health. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 1199NW RHH Initial Proposals New MOU- Wage Adjustments The Union proposed that effective August 1, 2022, all wage scales would be adjusted to reflect the wage scales of the corresponding job classification at Harborview Medical Center. For Research RNs, the Union proposed, effective August…