We’re pleased to announce that the membership of SEIU 925-Libraries has voted in favor of ratifying the successor contract. The terms of the contract are effective as of 5/16/2026, and pay increases are currently being implemented. Copies of the tentative agreements have been posted here, and will be replaced with the finalized agreement once available. A Summary Chart will also be posted here once available.
This recap details the seventeenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. The parties were joined by a mediator from the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Union Counter Proposals Article 15: Promotion and Transfer of Professional Libraries and Press Employees In response to the Employer, the Union is reasserting their previous proposed language which would allow a…
This recap details the sixteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 56 – Represented Limited Term Hourly Employees The parties agreed to rename this Article ‘Represented Temporary Hourly Employees.” The parties also agreed to add additional articles and sections that apply to temporary hourly employees, including Article 8.1E (New Employee Orientation), Article 8.2 (New Employee Training),…
This recap details the fifteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 18: Rank, Status, Initial Appointments, Renewal of Appointments, and Promotions for UW Libraries Librarians The parties agreed to new language around the role of the Librarian Personnel Committee and the Review Committee in the process of appointment renewal, promotions, and reviews for permanent status. New…
This recap details the fourteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 61: Intellectual Freedom The parties agreed to include new language stating that lawful exercises of freedoms will not result in retaliation against employees. Union Counter Proposals Article 10: Hours of Work The Union reasserted its previous proposal that full‑time employees be scheduled to work thirty‑five…
This recap details the thirteenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 13: Hiring The parties agreed to update language around employee recruitment, stating that UW Libraries, Law Library, and Press are committed to engaging in practices that encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply for bargaining unit positions. Additionally, the parties agreed to new language stating…
This recap details the twelfth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 14: Appointments The parties agreed to strike language that required temporary Professional Libraries and Press Employees to serve a probationary or trial service period to align with current practice. The parties also agreed to new language that will require the Employer to make reasonable efforts…
This recap details the eleventh session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following articles: Article 2: Non-Discrimination The parties agreed to update language in this article to reflect the University’s discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct policies as set forth in UW Executive Order No. 81., plus language updates on information about complaint reporting to the University’s Civil Rights Compliance…
This recap details the tenth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Union Counter Proposals The Union presented a package proposal in which all provisions would need to be accepted in their entirety. Package highlights are outlined below. Article 1 – Preamble and Purpose – As part of this package proposal, the Union would accept the Employer’s initial proposal for this Article as presented during the January 6…
This recap details the ninth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Union Counter Proposals The Union presented a package proposal in which all provisions would need to be accepted in their entirety. Package highlights are outlined below: Article 3: Workplace Behavior – As part of this package proposal, the Union would accept the Employer’s counterproposal for this Article as presented during the January 23 bargaining session. Article…
This recap details the eighth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Union Counter Proposals The Union presented a package proposal in which all provisions would need to be accepted in their entirety. Package highlights are outlined below. Article 23: Holidays – As part of this package proposal, the Union accepted the Employer’s proposal to retain the current contract language in this Article. Article 24: Vacation Time Off…
This recap details the seventh session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Union Counter Proposals The Union presented a package proposal in which all provisions would need to be accepted in their entirety. Package highlights are outlined below. Article 2 – Non-Discrimination – The Union accepted most of the Employer’s initial proposal and proposed language to include protected veterans, qualified disabled individuals, and victims of domestic violence, sexual…
This recap details the sixth virtual session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Employer Initial Proposals Article 14 – Appointments – In addition to other housekeeping edits, the Employer proposed to remove language around probationary periods for temporary or interim appointments to reflect current practice that temporary employees do not serve probationary periods. Article 21 – Compensation, Wages, and Other Pay Provisions – The Employer presented its…
This recap details the fifth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to the following: Article 26 – Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Program The parties agreed to minor housekeeping edits only. Article 33 – Military Leave The parties agreed to minor housekeeping edits only. The parties tentatively agreed to maintain current contract language on the following articles: Article 8…
Background This recap details the fourth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Union Initial Proposals Article 3 – Workplace Behavior – The Union proposed to include the UW Medicine Policy on Professional Conduct in defining inappropriate workplace behavior. The Union also proposed expanding the definition of bullying to include behavior that misuses power to control or harm others. With respect to investigations into reported inappropriate…
This recap details the third session for the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Union Initial Proposals Article 7 – Employee Facilities: The Union proposed new language regarding gender segregated facilities, specifying that the Employer would provide privacy options, such as single-use gender-neutral restrooms or private changing areas whenever feasible. The Union also proposed establishing lactation stations across campus, clarifying that existing wellness rooms may serve as designated lactation spaces. Article 24…
This recap details the second session for the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. Union Initial Proposals Article 4 – Affirmative Action: The Union proposed to expand the definition of marginalized groups that are protected under Affirmation Action program. Additionally, the Union proposed that the Employer would designate a staff member to be accountable for the implementation of affirmative action efforts and meet with the union on an annual basis to report…
This recap details the first session for the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925 – Libraries. During the initial bargaining session, both parties gave introductions, discussed ground rules, and the Union presented their priorities for this contract, which included the following: Compensation Layoff Protections Professional Staff Equity and Librarian Equity Commitment to DEI and Academic Freedom Sustainable Workloads Union Initial Proposals Article 31 – Civil/Jury Duty Time Off and Bereavement Time Off: The Union…