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UW Libraries & SEIU 925 Negotiations Recap for October 27, 2021

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…

UW Libraries & SEIU 925 Negotiations Recap for October 20, 2021

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…

UW Libraries & SEIU 925 Negotiations Recap for October 12, 2021

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…

UW & SEIU 925 Libraries Negotiation Update

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.