The UO and UOSW bargaining teams have reached tentative agreements on a number of articles for the initial collective bargaining agreement, with only a few issues remaining. Mediation proposals on the remaining items have been exchanged through the negotiation process.
Key elements of the university's latest offer on April 27, 2025 before the union moved forward with their strike include:
- Wage increases – categories and levels that align with the UOSW proposal and increases to the minimum starting salary (5% in year one, 3% in year two, and 3% in year three). The offer also includes increases to the pay ranges in future years.
- Grievance - Structured grievance process that includes provisions for arbitration.
- Payroll advances – allows an option for student workers in the event of an emergency.
- Shift meals – formalizes current shift meal practices in University Housing that provide student employees meals at a reduced cost on the days they work.
- Pay cycle – establishes 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.
- Leaves - sick leave accrual rates that match other employee groups.
Remaining Proposals
| Article | Current Proposal/Counter Proposal |
|---|---|
| Grievance Process | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| Leaves | Mediation proposal exchanged |
| No Strike | 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 |
| 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 |
| Complete Agreement and Past Practices | FINAL | 4-24-25 |
| 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 |
| Management Rights | FINAL | 4-24-25 |
| 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 |
| Union Rights | FINAL | 4-24-25 |
| Worksite Access and Storage | FINAL | 2-12-25 |
Withdrawn Proposals
| Article | Date |
|---|---|
| Contracting Out and Skimming | by UOSW |
| Free Speech and Protest | 4-27-25 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 |