{"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":"
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Our mission<\/a><\/h3>\n

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>\n<\/div>\n

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Basic collective bargaining obligations<\/a><\/h3>\n

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

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Glossary of terms<\/a><\/h3>\n

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>\n<\/div>\n

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Union Membership<\/a><\/h3>\n

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>\n<\/div>\n

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Union organizing petitions<\/a><\/h3>\n

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

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Union outreach to faculty and staff<\/a><\/h3>\n

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

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Labor Relations contacts<\/a><\/h3>\n

Find your Labor Relations contact, including for ASEs, RSEs, and Postdocs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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