Final 2025-27 CWU Contract and Highlights

WFSE Staff

Jun. 10, 2025

Despite incredibly challenging budget projections, the contract secures a minimum general wage increase of 3% on July 1, 2025, and 2% on July 1, 2026.
Preserved the “Me Too” clause regarding the General Government (GG) contract and any across the board wage increases above 2%. *GG received 3% effective July 1, 2024. Therefore, WFSE members at CWU will also receive a 3% general wage increase on July 1, 2025.
A “Me Too” clause regarding the GG contract and any signing, vaccine or other incentive pay and/or Lump Sum GG employee receives, provided this signing, vaccine or other incentive pay and/or lump sum are funded by the State
An additional $0.85 per hour to Shift Differential for a total of $2.35 per hour and changing the language to “at least 50% of the shift is worked on a daily basis between 6p and 6a.”
Over $300 million in new funding to ensure that the health care premium share remains 85%/15%!
Increased yearly FSA benefit of $300 while making it available to anyone making $68,004.00/year or less, greatly expanding the number of eligible employees.
An additional $75.00 per year for Footwear and Clothing allowance, for a total of $150.00 each year of the Agreement for all WFSE represented members
Preserved the Custodial Building Assignments language

Read below for a more detailed summary and the full contract.