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 bargaining unit.
Article 7 (Grievances), language was removed to simplify the notification process. The only outstanding disagreement is in regards to the selection process for an arbitration panel for grievances.
Article 11 (Leave – Extended), UWHA brought a proposal to clarify language around time taken during PFML and closer align with LR’s most recent proposal.
Article 14 (Leave- Professional), LR agreed to language allowing for up to 10 days of professional leave per year, additional days can be granted via individual programs.
Article 21 (Professional Development), UWHA agreed to restructuring the language. If the professional development funds are dispersed as a stipend, then the allotted amount would be increased to reflect the rate at which the stipend was taxed.
Article 22 (Progression by Training Year), LR updated language to closer reflect the UWHA proposal, and included language to give credit for research years and a one-step stipend for those transferring.
The next bargaining session is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7th from 3:00-7:00pm at Roosevelt Commons West, Rm. 271. UWHA welcomes all members to attend.
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