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UW Bargaining Update 6/19/09

UW Bargaining Update 6/19/09
Less than two months ago we went back at the table with the University, working to get our contracts in order and ratified before expiration on June 30, 2009. We’ve had four short sessions, making some progress on safety nets around layoff and rehire and working to set the stage for our next contract negotiations, so that we have a jump-start on the wages we missed this contract due of the global economic crisis.

The University forced us to mediation on June 3rd, and then their chief negotiator went on vacation until June 29th. In the meantime, we are monitoring the layoffs and hours reductions our members are suffering and investigating any questionable practices.

Our 2007—2009 contracts will remain in place for a year after expiration, which means we have some time to safely finish bargaining while keeping our protections in place.

We are pushing to get back to the table. Stay with us, and look for updates.

Your bargaining team,
Jody Bundrock
Lois Egan
Christine Lakey
Anne Lawson
Dornie MacKenzie
Ron Maxell
Jose Mayorga
Tom Small
Kathy Thomason

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Larry Sommers, 1953-2009
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We will miss you, Larry.
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Hundreds of SEIU Local 925 members brought forward great ideas for improving the quality of University of Washington services for students, faculty, researchers, and patients. Kaylen Bennett, Tom Clevenger and Kathy Thomason were honored for the best ideas on September 26. They will share $1,000 in prize money--and our union's commitment to help implement their ideas.

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I am having ACL repair on my knee because of an assault at my home.  My surgery is on May 13th.  I had pneumonia 2 months ago and have really exhausted my leave time.  I don't know if I will be qualified for FMLA. because I don't think I have worked enough.  But, if anyone can help it would be truly appreciated. Debra Young, Women's Clinic, UWMC Roosevelt (Posted 5-7-09)

To my fellow SEIU members:  My name is Kathleen Gates.  I am an ACE Coordinator assigned to support the patients, staff, & providers in the Family Medical Center at UWMC, Roosevelt II, & the Dermatology Center at UWMC, Roosevelt I.

 

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