{"id":15706,"date":"2026-09-10T14:28:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T21:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/labor\/?p=15706"},"modified":"2026-09-10T14:28:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T21:28:39","slug":"seiu-925-uw-negotiations-recap-for-august-31-and-september-2-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/labor\/2026\/09\/10\/seiu-925-uw-negotiations-recap-for-august-31-and-september-2-2026","title":{"rendered":"SEIU 925 \u2013 UW Negotiations Recap for August 31 and September 2, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Background<\/strong><\/p>\n

This recap details the eleventh and twelfth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and SEIU 925. Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Tentative Agreements<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The parties tentatively agreed to the following:<\/p>\n

Article 3 – Reasonable Accommodation of Employees with Disabilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The parties agreed to update the language regarding pregnancy-related accommodations to align with the University of Washington\u2019s Administrative Policy Statement (APS).<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Article 37 \u2013 Employee Assistance Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The parties agreed to clarify the language describing the Washington State Employee Assistance Program (WA EAP) while maintaining the\u00a0language\u00a0that the Employer and the Union will encourage and support employee participation in appropriate programs.<\/p>\n

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Article 42 \u2013 Union Activities, Rights, and Stewards<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The parties agreed to add language clarifying the process for information requests.<\/p>\n

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Article 60 \u2013 Salary Overpayment Recovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The parties agreed to add language memorializing current salary overpayment practices related to how the Employer collects overpayments from current and former staff members.<\/p>\n

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MOU: Former Administrative Assistant B<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The parties agreed to remove the MOU for Former Administrative Assistant B because the job classification is no longer being utilized.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

SEIU 925 Counter Proposals<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Article 7 \u2013 Employee Rights <\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Employer\u2019s proposal, the Union accepted the proposed language through Section 7.6 and did not accept the Employer proposed language that added programs of the University to Section 7.6.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Article 11 \u2013 Employee Training and Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Employer\u2019s proposal, the Union proposed revisions to Article 11 concerning employee training, development, licensing, and continuing education. The Union agreed to strike Section 11.3, maintain current contract language in Sections 11.4 and 11.6, and expand training and certification opportunities to all employees whose positions require them.<\/p>\n

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Article 12 \u2013 Advance Certification\/Registration Pay<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Employer\u2019s proposal, the Union reasserted its initial proposal from July 31, 2026. The Union maintained its position that all technologists would be eligible for this premium. \u00a0Additionally, their proposal also added language that would allow employees to request a list of eligible certifications, deleted language that does not allow certification pay for one-time certifications that do not require ongoing maintenance and maintained their language that would result in the Employer paying for multiple qualifying certifications and any specialized skills regularly used and warrant ongoing pay.<\/p>\n

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Article 28 \u2013 Inclement Weather and Suspended Operations<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Employer\u2019s proposal, the Union maintained its position that sick leave may be used in cases of inclement weather. The Union also reaffirmed the current language in Section 28.2, which provides employees with an opportunity to make up missed time due to inclement weather and suspended operations.<\/p>\n

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Article 33 \u2013 Transportation, Commute Reduction, and Telework <\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Employer\u2019s proposal, the Union reaffirmed its initial proposal dated July 6, 2026, and moved language in Section 33.3 that would provide free parking for individuals with state-issued disabled parking permits.<\/p>\n

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Article 39 \u2013 Resignation and Abandonment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Employer\u2019s proposal, the Union proposed clarifying that employees, or their representative, would have 14 calendar days to let the Employer know that the employee has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).<\/p>\n

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Article 41 \u2013 New Employees<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Employer\u2019s proposal, the Union proposed language that would require the Employer to communicate quarterly with all individuals who supervise bargaining unit employees regarding Welcome Day for new employees.<\/p>\n

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Article 48 \u2013 Staffing and Workload Concerns<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Union\u2019s counterproposal included language on staffing standards. The language would result in creating a process for reporting staffing concerns through OARS, Safety Net, or another reporting mechanism. The proposal also reasserted language requiring the Employer to ensure each employee\u2019s reporting authority is clearly defined; and would result in expanding eligibility for a temporary staffing incentive. Additionally, the counterproposal included language from other collective bargaining agreements.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Article 55 \u2013 Contract Distribution <\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Employer\u2019s proposal, the Union rejected it and reaffirmed the current contract language.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

UW Counter Proposals<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Article 4 \u2013 Workplace Behavior <\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Union\u2019s proposal, the Employer reasserted its initial proposal from July 31, 2026.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Article 7 \u2013 Employee Rights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Union\u2019s proposal, the Employer agreed to the Union\u2019s proposed language, and added a citation to the RCW in the article.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Article 21 \u2013 Federal Family Medical Leave Act and Parental Leave<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Union\u2019s proposal, the Employer reasserted its initial proposal from July 31, 2026.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Article 27 \u2013 Leave Related to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Union\u2019s proposal, the Employer reasserted current contract language. In addition, the Employer added \u201chate crime\u201d to the title and throughout the article.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Article 36 \u2013 Corrective Action\/Dismissal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In response to the Union\u2019s proposal, the Employer reasserted its initial proposal from July 17, 2026.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

New MOU: Transplant Social Workers from Social Work and Care Coordination to Transplant Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Employer rejected the Union\u2019s proposal to move the Transplant Social Workers from Social Work and Care Coordination agreement into the body of the contract or create a new MOU.<\/p>\n

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Next Steps <\/strong><\/h1>\n

The next SEIU 925 and UW bargaining session is scheduled for Monday, September 14, September 16 and September 17, 2026, and all three sessions will be held in person.<\/p>\n

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