{"id":886,"date":"2016-02-24T23:26:42","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T23:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/labor\/?page_id=886"},"modified":"2025-11-12T08:45:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:45:49","slug":"about-labor-relations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/labor\/about-labor-relations","title":{"rendered":"About Labor Relations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our mission<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

The Labor Relations office is committed to achieving thoughtful outcomes that recognize the hard work and expertise of UW\u2019s employees and ensure responsible stewardship of public resources.<\/p><\/div>

Basic collective bargaining obligations<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

These are general guidelines to some common labor principles.<\/p><\/div>

Glossary of terms<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

With a team of lawyers and specialists behind Labor Relations, the technical terms and language used can get a bit confusing. For ultimate clarity, refer to this glossary of terms and definitions as you explore our content. <\/p><\/div>

Union Membership<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

Some job classifications and employees are included in bargaining unit positions that pay monthly dues or fees to the union. To learn more about the details, please take a look at your contract or contact your union.<\/p><\/div>

Union organizing petitions<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

Find resources for managers and learn about \"dynamic status quo\" when unions petition to form new units. <\/p><\/div>

Union outreach to faculty and staff<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

UW employees contacted to discuss potential unionization have the right to choose whether or not to engage in these discussions. <\/p><\/div>

Labor Relations contacts<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

Find your Labor Relations contact, including for ASEs, RSEs, and Postdocs.<\/p><\/div>

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