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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
Beginning October 2021, UW and SEIU 925 will begin bargaining an initial collective bargaining agreement encompassing certain UW employees working within the University of Washington Library System.. Recaps will be published online on the UW Labor Relations website, as well as recaps of future sessions. The parties are committed to working collaboratively to get to the table and bargain in good faith, with the goal of reaching consensus on a CBA as soon as possible.
Background This recap details the first virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. During the first bargaining session, both parties gave introductions and then the Union presented their priorities for their first contract, which include the following items: Wages Equitable Workload Professional Development and Path for Career Growth Equity and Justice; Diversity, Equity…
Background This recap details the second virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreement The parties signed a tentative agreement to close the following provision: New MOU – SEIU 925 Steward Training Release Up to 4 bargaining unit employees are allowed up to 4 working hours to participate in the Union’s steward training program on November 18, 2021. Union Initial Proposals…
Background This recap details the third virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreement The parties tentatively agreed to language also found in the current SEIU 925 CBA in the following articles, with minor edits: Article – Employee Rights Housekeeping edits only Article – Federal Family Medical Leave Act Housekeeping edits only Article – Health Care Benefits Amounts Housekeeping edits only…
Background This recap details the fourth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Union Initial Proposals Affirmative Action – The Union’s initial proposal is based off the main SEIU 925 IHME CBA. The proposal references existing Federal and State affirmative action policies. In addition, the union proposed that it would be part of any committees or groups making policies on affirmative action…
Background This recap details the sixth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed to language also found in the current SEIU 925 CBA in the following articles: Article – Employee Assistance Program Article – Personal Services Union Initial Proposals Hours of Work – The Union’s initial proposal is based off the main SEIU 925 IHME CBA,…
Background This recap details the seventh virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Union Initial Proposals Corrective Action – The Union’s initial proposal is based off the main SEIU 925 CBA, with some updates. The Union proposed that dismissals or demotions would first go through an adjudication process, and a separate article was proposed outlining that process. The Union proposed language stating…
Background This recap details the eighth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Tentative Agreement The parties tentatively agreed language also found in the current SEIU 925 CBA in the following article: Article – Subordination and Savings Clause Employer Initial Proposals Corrective Action – The Employer’s initial proposal is based off of the main SEIU 925 CBA with minor updates to language….
Background This recap details the ninth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. Union Initial Proposals Inclement Weather Suspended Operations and Building Closures – The Union’s initial proposal is based off the main SEIU 925 CBA, with some updates. The proposal included language surrounding operations when there are unanticipated conditions in the environment and those unable to telework would be able to…
Background This recap details the tenth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Employer Initial Proposals Employee Facilities – The Employer’s initial proposal is based off of the SEIU 925 IHME CBA with some edits. The proposal includes providing adequate employee facilities including lunchrooms, washroom and toilet facilities. The Employer’s proposal includes continuing…
Background This recap details the sixteenth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Tentative Agreements: Article – Leave Related to Domestic Violence Sexual Assault or Stalking The parties agreed to language based off of SEIU 925 which includes that employees may take leave as paid, unpaid or a combination if they are a…
Background This recap details the fifteenth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Tentative Agreements: Article – Washington Family Medical Leave Program The parties agreed to a revised tentative agreement to add language from a recent law change that includes bereavement as potential supplemental benefits when an employee qualifies for PFML family leave….
Background This recap details the seventeenth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Union Counter Proposals Family Care Emergencies – In response to the Employer’s last proposal, the Union proposed to maintain that discretionary time off be an option for time off due to family care emergencies. The Union maintained its proposal to…
Background This recap details the eighteenth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Union Counter Proposals Hiring – In response to the Employer’s last proposal, the Union reasserted language that the Employer would not be able to skim bargaining unit work. The Union proposed language that would include recruitment practices as appropriate subjects…
Background This recap details the twenty-first virtual sessions for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Union Counter Proposals Employee Facilities & Health and Safety – In response to the Employer, the Union proposed to include identical language in both articles that employees would have the right to remove themselves from situations in which there is…
Background This recap details the twenty-third virtual sessions for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Tentative Agreements Article – Employee Facilities The parties agreed to language regarding adequacy of facilities for employees. The parties agreed that the Employer would continue to provide access to wellness rooms for medical needs, lactation, and/or religious and spiritual practice….
Background This recap details the twenty-fourth virtual sessions for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Union Counter Proposal Health and Safety – In response to the Employer, the Union proposed that a reason for denial would be provided in writing if an employee’s request for a temporary alternative assignment during an anticipated University event where…
Background This recap details the twenty-sixth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Tentative Agreements Article – Transportation, Travel & Commute Reduction The parties agreed to similar language found in the main SEIU 925 contract with additions to include a section on the fully subsidized U-PASS. The parties agreed that if an Employer…
Background This recap details the twenty-seventh virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. This is the first session with a PERC mediator. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Tentative Agreements Article – Management Rights and Responsibilities The parties agreed to similar language found in the main SEIU 925 contract outlining the rights retained by management, such as determining the…
Background This recap details the twenty-eighth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. This is the second session with a PERC mediator. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Union Counter Proposals Compensation, Wages, and Other Pay Provisions – In response to the Employer, the Union maintained its proposal for a salary increase for Librarians of 5% for the renewal…
Background This recap details the thirty first virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. This is the fifth session with a PERC mediator. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Tentative Agreements Article – Ranking, Status, Initial Appointments, Renewal of Appointments and Promotions for Gallagher Law Librarians The parties agreed to language for rank and status of Gallagher Law Librarians…
Background This recap details the thirty fifth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. This is the ninth session with PERC mediators. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Union Counter Proposals Compensation, Wages, and Other Pay Provisions – In response to the Employer, the Union modified its proposal to include employees moving to proposed minimums over time. Upon ratification,…
UW has reached agreement with SEIU 925 Libraries on an initial collective bargaining agreement. Members of SEIU 925 have voted in favor of ratifying the contract. As this is the parties’ first agreement, it also requires approval by the Board of Regents. For details on the agreement reached, please see the following summary table: Summary Table: UW – SEIU 925 Libraries 2023-2026 Agreement Copies of the tentative agreements have been posted here, and will be replaced with the finalized agreement…
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 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…
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 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 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…
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.
Background This recap details the sixth session for the negotiation for the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington and SEIU 925-Advisers. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. SEIU 925 Advisers – Initial Proposals Article XX – Discretionary Time Off The Union proposed an article that matches all the language in the similarly titled MOU in the SEIU 925 Libraries contract and the University Discretionary Time Off policy for professional staff with the notable difference that…
Background This recap details the twenty-fifth virtual sessions for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Tentative Agreements Article – Health & Safety The parties agreed to similar language found in the main SEIU 925 contract with additions to sections regarding safety, personal protective equipment, ergonomics, and wellness. The parties agreed that during an anticipated event,…
Background This recap details the thirtieth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. This is the fourth session with a PERC mediator. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Tentative Agreement Article – Inclement Weather and Suspended Operations The parties agreed to similar language found in SEIU 925 regarding inclement weather and suspended operations. For inclement weather the Employer will…
Background This recap details the twenty-ninth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. This is the third session with a PERC mediator. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Union Counter Proposals Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Anti-Racism – In response to the Employer, the Union reasserted some language pertaining to the vision of fostering a respectful environment and their…
Background This recap details the twelfth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Union Initial Proposals Contract Distribution – The Union proposed distributing contract information electronically and paper copies as needed in addition to the link to the new agreement for all current and new employees. Discretionary Leave – The Union proposed up…
Background This recap details the eleventh virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Tentative Agreements Article – Contracting The parties agreed that the Employer will not contract out work resulting in the layoff or reduced FTE status of bargaining unit employees, and any necessary contract will include 30 days’ notice to the Union,…
Background This recap details the nineteenth and twentieth virtual sessions for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Tentative Agreement The parties tentatively agreed to language also found in the current SEIU 925 CBA in the following articles, with edits outlined below: Article – Affirmative Action Housekeeping edits only Article – Miscellaneous Leave Unpaid time off…
Background This recap details the thirty sixth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. This is the eleventh session with PERC mediators. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Tentative Agreements Article – Appointments The parties agreed to language detailing the various types of appointments for bargaining unit employees. For Professional Libraries and Press employees, the conditions for both regular…
Background This recap details the thirty second virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. This is the sixth session with PERC mediation. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website. The parties agreed to ground rules for these negotiations. Tentative Agreements Article – Duties and Assignments The parties agreed to language regarding duties and assignments. Librarian core duties will be approximately 80% of their annual workload and research and service…