More details about 3-year UW Libraries Union contract including:
- ≥13.5% salary increase for librarians
- ≥14.25% salary increase for Professional Libraries and Press Employees
- 18–22% salary increase for lowest paid titles
- codification of anti-racism language
#LibraryLabor #LibraryWorkers #UWLibUnion #SEIU925 #SEIU

🔗 https://thetacomaledger.com/2023/02/20/uw-library-staff-win-union-contract/

"The SEIU 925 bargaining team reached an agreement with the university around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday after a marathon 21-hour bargaining session and over a year of contract negotiations.

"'It took 38 bargaining sessions over 16 months, but we finally reached an agreement,' said Tricia Schroeder, president of SEIU 925."

#LibraryLabor #LibraryWorkers #UWLibUnion #SEIU925 #SEIU

🔗 https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/uw-libraries-press-staff-reach-tentative-deal-avoid-strike/

With hours to go until their indefinite strike, UW Libraries Union has reached a tentative agreement after 16+ months of bargaining #LibraryLabor #LibraryWorkers #UWLibUnion #SEIU925 #SEIU

🔗 https://twitter.com/UWLibUnion/status/1618256930992001025

University of Washington librarians and staff are calling for a second strike on January 25 if a contract agreement with the university isn't reached by then #LibraryLabor #LibraryWorkers #UWLibUnion #SEIU925 #SEIU

🔗 https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/uw-librarians-announce-second-strike-if-deal-isnt-reached/

University of Washington Library workers authorize strike amid protracted contract negotiations #LibraryLabor #LibraryWorkers #UWLibUnion #SEIU925 #SEIU

🔗 https://www.realchangenews.org/news/2023/01/04/university-washington-library-workers-authorize-strike-amid-protracted-contract

Copied from @UWLibUnion@twitter.com :

The @uw@twitter.com is struggling to remember that it is the season of giving. We are still waiting for fair pay. #StrongerTogether #SEIU925 #librariesstrike