UOSW Bargaining: List of Articles

The UO and UOSW bargaining teams have reached a tentative agreement on an initial collective bargaining agreement to include the following articles. 

ARTICLEOverviewAGREEMENT
AbsencesOutlines expectations for approved absences and consequences for unauthorized absences. FINAL
AccommodationsSets workplace expectations for legal compliance around disabilities and accommodations for requests related to safety. FINAL
AppointmentsReviews eligibility requirements for employment and outlines expectations for reappointment, position descriptions, offer letters, and notice periods. FINAL
Complete Agreement and Past PracticesEstablishes the expectation that practices not covered in the CBA should follow previously applied practices and policies within the department. FINAL
Data Delivery and FERPA WaiverOutlines the expectation for the university to provide employee rosters to the union. FINAL
Discipline and DischargeEstablishes when, how, and why the university can discipline or discharge a student worker. FINAL
Dues DeductionOverview of how the union will receive dues from its members. FINAL
Grievance & ArbitrationEstablishes a grievance process for addressing alleged violations of the CBA.FINAL
Health & SafetyOverview of expectations in workplace environments for the health and safety of employees, including access to mental health resources for resident assistants. FINAL
Hiring and Job Postings

Overview of expectations of job postings – including where, for how long, and content (e.g. posting to Handshake for at least seven (7) days, include position titles, pay range).

Includes expectations for notifying unsuccessful candidates. 

FINAL
Housing Dining Shift MealsProvides a discount of up to five points (plus a soft drink or drip coffee) per day worked for dining workers. FINAL
LayoffDefines a layoff and factors that can lead to layoff.  FINAL
LeavesSets a sick leave accrual rate.FINAL
Management RightsOverview of the rights and discretion that management has for its operations (such as managing and direct employees, establish and amend work rules, schedule and assign work, etc.) FINAL
Non-Discrimination and Anti-HarassmentOutlines the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination, detailing specific policies and procedures to protect student workers from discrimination and harassment. FINAL
No Strike, No LockoutEnsures that both the union and the employer commit to uninterrupted operations during the term of the agreementFINAL
Pay CycleSets terms for receiving a payroll advance in cases of emergency.FINAL
Pay Cycle AppendixEstablishes a working group with UOSW representation to explore the feasibility and complexity of a bi-weekly pay cycle, which is costly and impacts other employee groups.FINAL
Performance Evaluations

Outlines guidelines for conducting performance evaluations for student workers.  

Performance evaluations are optional for departments. 

FINAL
Personnel Files

Reviews what would go in a personnel file should the department maintain them for student workers.

Provides student workers with the ability to examine materials and request changes to their file. 

FINAL
Printing and Distribution of ContractAgreement to post the CBA to the HR website and print copies of the CBA at union’s expense. FINAL
Required Certifications, Materials, and UniformsEstablishes that the department will cover the cost of required training or certifications.  FINAL
Residence Life Wages and Job CategoriesOverview of current and future student worker positions (e.g. RAs) within residence life and compensation packages. FINAL
Residence Life Wages and Job Categories AppendixEstablishes existing RAs as Community Coordinators beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.FINAL
Resident Assistant ParkingProvides time for RAs to purchase parking permits during their training period. FINAL
Scheduling ProceduresOutlines the policies and guidelines for student workers regarding their training, working hours, scheduling, publishing of schedules, and related procedures. FINAL
SeverabilityAllows the agreement to remain in force should any provision be rendered invalid. FINAL
Term of AgreementDefines the duration of the CBA as the first of the month following ratification through March 31, 2028.FINAL
Union RecognitionDefines which employees are included in UOSW. FINAL
Union RightsOutlines the rights and procedures for union organizers and staff representatives to interact with student workers at the university. FINAL
Wages and Job Categories

Creates a classification of jobs across campus with associated compensation ranges for each classification.

Includes annual across the aboard increases for returning student workers (into the same position).

Includes annual increases to each classification wage range. 

FINAL
Worksite Access and StorageOutlines the university's policies regarding building and room access student workers and Resident Assistants, including potential storage space. FINAL