Negotiations Update for September 20, 2013
Posted on September 20, 2013
UW Last, Best, and Final ProposalIn an effort to reach a final agreement, UW presented AFT with its last, best, and final settlement offer. This comprehensive proposal addresses all provisions that to date remained unsettled.Key components included:CompensationUpon ratification of the…
Negotiations Recap for August 13, 2013
Posted on August 13, 2013
This recap details the 25th bargaining session between the UW and AFT.UW Definitive Settlement OfferUW presented a comprehensive proposal that packaged together all contract provisions that remain unsettled, including:Management RightsUW accepted AFT’s proposal to exclude “defining criteria for performance expectations”…
Negotiations Recap for July 29, 2013
Posted on July 29, 2013
This recap details the 24th bargaining session between the UW and AFT.UW Counter-ProposalsUnion RightsUW declined AFT’s proposal to omit language outlining the process by which an employee could request leaves of absence to participate in union-related activities.Management RightsUW accepted AFT’s…
Negotiations Recap for July 22, 2013
Posted on July 22, 2013
This recap details the 23rd bargaining session between the UW and AFT.AFT Counter-ProposalsManagement RightsAFT again declined UW’s proposal to memorialize IELP management’s right to define criteria for performance expectations. AFT proposed language memorializing IELP management’s right to make final decisions…
Negotiations Recap for July 8, 2013
Posted on July 8, 2013
This recap details the 22nd bargaining session between the UW and AFT.UW Counter-ProposalsHiring ListUW proposed allowing for the number of annual (11.5 month) and academic year (nine month) contracts to comprise a combined 33 percent or more of the extension…
Negotiations Recap for July 1, 2013
Posted on July 1, 2013
This recap details the 21st bargaining session between the UW and AFT.UW Counter-ProposalManagement RightsUW proposed memorializing management’s right to make final decisions involving academic matters in order to ensure that courses are taught in a way that retains curriculum integrity…
Negotiations Recap for June 7, 2013
Posted on June 7, 2013
This recap details the 20th bargaining session between the UW and AFT.AFT Counter-ProposalsProbationary PeriodAFT maintained its proposal to prescribe how and when management conducts observations and provides feedback and mentoring throughout the probationary period.Grievance and Arbitration ProceduresAFT proposed omitting examples…
Negotiations Recap for May 31, 2013
Posted on May 31, 2013
This recap details the 19th bargaining session between the UW and AFT.UW Benefits PresentationAFT brought questions on employee benefits for Katy Dwyer, executive director of Benefits at the UW. AFT stated that the UW Benefits website does not reference benefits…
Negotiations Recap for May 17, 2013
Posted on May 17, 2013
This recap details the 18th bargaining session between the UW and AFT.UW Counter-ProposalsManagement RightsUW revised its proposed language to clarify management’s right to schedule teaching assignments and to define criteria for performance expectations.UW accepted AFT’s removal of some of the…
Negotiations Recap for May 10, 2013
Posted on May 10, 2013
This recap details the 17th bargaining session between the UW and AFT.UW Counter-ProposalsGrievance and Arbitration ProceduresUW maintained its proposal to prohibit the union from bringing a claim to additional legal forums after arbitrating it, but clarified that an extension lecturer’s…