Category: Bargaining

UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the twentieth bargaining session on January 7th Articles 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11 were discussed. This was the first negotiation session with PERC Mediator, Chris Casillas in attendance. Tentative Agreements were signed on Articles 14 and 22.  Article 2 (Committees), UWHA and LR have disagreement regarding … Continue reading January 7th Bargaining Session

Updated as of: February 3, 2020 As many applicants are deliberating institutions they plan to rank in the near future, we feel responsible for sharing the progress that has been made in our ongoing contract negotiations. We know that salary, benefits, and culture are high priorities when ranking programs across the country. We also feel … Continue reading State of Negotiations

UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the nineteenth bargaining session on December 30th. Articles 5, 7, 11, 14,  21, and 22 were discussed.  Article 5 (Dues Deduction), both parties have come to agreement, with one remaining issue - regarding, dues that are erroneously taken from employees who are no longer members of the … Continue reading December 30th Bargaining Session

UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the sixteenth bargaining session on November 14th. Articles 6, 23, 25, XX (Union Activities) were discussed. This was an abbreviated session. Multiple subjects in Article 6 (Fringe Benefits) were covered including liability coverage, meal reimbursements, white coat laundering, etc. Laundering was discussed in a recent negotiation session, and … Continue reading November 14th Bargaining Session

UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the fifteenth bargaining session on November 12th. Articles 2, 12, 15, 18, and 23 were discussed. Article 2 (Committee Memberships and Hospital Committee) was updated to include the most recent list of committees and language to match LR’s most recent proposal.  Article 12 (Leave-Holidays) was updated to … Continue reading November 12th Bargaining Session

UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the fourteenth bargaining session on November 4th. Articles 5, 7, 21, 22, and 23 were discussed. Article 5 (Dues Deduction, Fair Share, and UWHA Membership) consisted of updated language regarding notifying potential candidates and new employees of union representation.  Article 7 (Grievances) had updated proposals from both … Continue reading November 4th Bargaining Session

UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the thirteenth bargaining session on October 31st. Articles 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 25 were discussed. In the current counter proposal on Article 5 (Dues Deduction, Fair Share, and UWHA Membership), UWHA included language that if the employer incorrectly deducts dues from an employee … Continue reading October 31st Bargaining Session

UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the twelfth bargaining session on October 29th. This session was a continuation of the October 15th session. The only additional article discussed was Article 25 (Transportation).  The most recent counter proposals from LR and UWHA for Article 6 (Fringe Benefits) differ a great deal - and UWHA … Continue reading October 29th Bargaining Session