Labor Relations

SAG-AFTRA negotiation updates

SAG-AFTRA represents employees who produce, report, write, host or announce news for KUOW radio including web content, video, and podcasts.

Negotiation updates for the 2026-2029 contract will be published here.

NamePositionDivision
Banks EvansAssistant Vice President/ProvostHR/Labor Relations
Trevor ThompsonLabor Relations NegotiatorHR/Labor Relations
Kerry SwansonChief Operating OfficerEXT: KUOW
Marshall EisenChief Content OfficerEXT: KUOW
JoAnn WuitschickHuman Resources ConsultantHR
Ashlee HootenLabor Relations NegotiatorHR/Labor Relations
Katie SpenglerAssistant DirectorHR, Campus Compensation
Jesse B. GarciaLabor Relations SpecialistHR/Labor Relations
Arvid HokansonProgram DirectorEXT: KUOW
Beth LundHR Compensation SpecialistHR: Compensation

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October 28, 2025 UW & SAG-AFTRA Negotiations Recap for October 15, 2025

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