Background This recap details the fifth 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 Priorities & Goals The Union elaborated on the initial bargaining priorities and goals they had previously shared during the parties’ first bargaining session. SEIU 925 is working to develop proposals that align with their goals, that will be presented in subsequent bargaining sessions. Some of the stated priorities…
Background This recap details the thirty third and thirty fourth virtual session for the initial collective bargaining agreement between the UW Libraries and SEIU 925. These are the seventh and eighth sessions 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 – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The parties agreed to language for DEI and Anti-Racism values to promote initiatives dedicated to DEI, formal time…
Background This recap details the twenty-second 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 Initial Proposals Salary Minimums – The Union proposed salary minimums for all UW Libraries, Gallagher Law Library, and UW Press job classifications. Upon ratification, all current employees would receive a base salary increase to at least the minimum for…
Background This recap details the thirteenth 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 – Contract Distribution The parties tentatively agreed to language found in the current SEIU 925 CBA and includes distributing contract information electronically in addition to paper copies as needed. The distribution agreement includes a link for all…
Background This recap details the fourteenth 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 – Holidays The parties agreed to language based off SEIU 925 and includes 11 days of paid holidays and proration for part-time employees. The area in which it is different is that an employee may designate other…