The bargaining teams have entered mediation in their efforts to reach a tentative agreement on an initial collective bargaining agreement. Through mediation, the parties will explore ideas and present proposals, both binding and non-binding, in negotiations facilitated by a state-appointed mediator. To ensure accuracy at this stage of the process, copies of mediation proposals will not be published as terms can change quickly.
Impasse - Final Offers
On March 12, the union declared impasse, which is a normal next step in the bargaining process and will help the parties better understand each other's desired terms as we continue negotiating. Impasse required both parties to submit their final best offers by March 19. With the final offers exchanged, the parties have entered a 30-day cooling-off period, during which they will continue with mediation to negotiate the terms of an initial collective bargaining agreement.
Open articles
The following proposals were exchanged during direct bargaining and may have changed since mediation began on January 7.
| Article | Current Proposal/Counter Proposal |
|---|---|
| Complete Agreement | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Free Speech and Protest | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Grievance Process | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Leaves | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Management Rights | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Negotiations of a Successor Agreement | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| No Strike | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Past Practices | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Pay Cycle | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Probationary Period | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Resident Assistant Wages and Job Categories | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Scholarly Work | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Shift Meals | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Terms of Agreement | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Union Rights | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Wages and Job Categories | Mediation proposal exchanged |
Tentative Agreements
| ARTICLE | AGREEMENT | DATE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED |
| Absences | FINAL | 3-12-25 |
| Accommodations | FINAL | 3-12-25 |
| Appointments | FINAL | 4-3-25 |
| Data Delivery and FERPA Waiver | FINAL | 11-22-24 |
| Discipline and Discharge | FINAL | 2-19-25 |
| Dues Deduction | FINAL | 2-14-25 |
| Health & Safety | FINAL | 3-12-25 |
| Hiring and Job Posting | FINAL | 2-14-25 |
| Layoff | FINAL | 2-28-25 |
| Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Bullying | FINAL | 3-12-25 |
| Performance Evaluations | FINAL | 3-12-25 |
| Personnel Files | FINAL | 2-14-25 |
| Printing and Distribution of Contract | FINAL | 2-28-25 |
| Required Certifications, Materials, and Uniforms | FINAL | 3-12-25 |
| Resident Assistant Parking | FINAL | 2-14-25 |
| Scheduling Procedures | FINAL | 4-11-25 |
| Severability | FINAL | 8-12-24 |
| Union Recognition | FINAL | 4-3-25 |
| Worksite Access and Storage | FINAL | 2-12-25 |
Withdrawn Proposals
| Article | Date |
|---|---|
| Contracting Out and Skimming | by UOSW |
| Healthcare | by UOSW |
| Protection of Cultural Programs | 3-12-25 by UOSW |
| Protection of Our Climate | 3-12-25 by UOSW |
| Student Absence Policy | 9-9-24 by UOSW |
| Travel | 3-12-25 by UOSW |
| Tuition Discount and Waiver of Fees | 3-12-25 by UOSW |
| University Ethical Funding | by UOSW |