Update: SEIU Clerical Negotiation Session 13

September 17, 2020

The University and SEIU met for a half day of bargaining that ended at 1:15pm. This is the seventh session with federal mediator Stephen George. Jason Bajor from FMCS also attended the meeting. The Union began the session by mentioning the Campus negotiation update from September 16, 2020 and indicated there was confusion as to the information listed. UIC lead negotiator clarified and the round ended. Neither side made any economic proposals. SEIU currently sits at a 4 year term, (4%, 2.5% $750.00 on time payment, 2.5% or CWP, whichever one is higher, 2.5% or CWP, whichever one is higher). SEIU also seeks newly created annual “step” increases for all classifications. UIC sits at CWP (2%), CWP (currently 0% $650 one-time payment), 1.5% or CWP, 1.25% or CWP.