Honoring David Warren, an early SEIU 925 leader
It was with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of David Warren, a lifelong union leader in the Pacific Northwest.
UW Libraries Staff Vote for Full Strike
Employees at the University of Washington Libraries and Press voted this afternoon to go on strike on 24 hours’ notice if their union bargaining team deems it necessary. UW Libraries and Press staff engaged in a one-day strike on October 13 to show frustration at how long the University has been dragging out negotiations. Today’s […]
UW Libraries: One-Day Strike!
UW Libraries and Press staff voted by 97.1% to hold a one-day strike on Thursday, October 13, 2022. They will not report to work, and will spend the whole day marching and picketing around the UW main campus in Seattle: Allies and supporters are welcome to join striking union members or sign a community petition […]
UW Libraries staff to strike for one day
Oct 11, 2022 – Today, UW Libraries and Press staff, who recently formed a union, voted by 97.1% to go on strike. Contract negotiations with the University of Washington have been in process for over a year, with no movement on the University’s part. UW Libraries employees are now deliberating on the details of a […]
2022 Elections: Our Endorsements
To earn SEIU 925’s endorsement, candidates must complete a questionnaire and sit for an interview with members from their local area.
UW staff plan actions until they reach a tentative agreement
Oct 1 UPDATE: UW classified staff reached a tentative agreement with the University and ratified their 2023-2025 union contract. University of Washington classified staff represented by SEIU 925 began picketing on Wednesday, September 21 during their lunch breaks, across all UW campus sites. Union contract negotiations with UW have been going on since July, and […]
A Labor Day note
As I wrote earlier this year when I took office as our new SEIU 925 President, I continue to be excited and inspired by our union members’ drive to build a better world for all workers. In just eight months since I was sworn in, so much as happened that has built worker power in […]
Statement on Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade
SEIU 925 has its roots in the women’s rights movement, and our union will continue to be on the forefront of protecting reproductive rights.
Executive board authorizes Longview strike vote; Tentative Agreement reached
UPDATE March 28, 2022 ~ The bargaining team is pleased to announce a Tentative Agreement! Information and ratification vote details forthcoming for SEIU 925 members. UPDATE March 26, 2022 ~ After almost 18 hours in mediation, the bargaining team is happy to share that we are super close to a full agreement and a new […]
Our 2022 Legislative Agenda
As COVID first swept Washington, union workers in healthcare, education, and child care stepped up to support our communities. Many extended existing union contracts – meaning no raises in 2021. Now, in 2022, the state must fully fund the contracts we bargained to ensure competitive wages and benefits that attract and retain public sector workers. […]