Tentative Agreement Reached! Voting Instructions Here

Negotiation of the 2025-2027 Tentative Agreement between the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) and Central Washington University has concluded!

Thanks to your actions in the workplace, the tentative agreement for the 2025-2027 Central Washington University contract achieves several major goals identified as priorities by the membership: 

• 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 State of Washington General Government contract and any across the board wage increases above 2%. *General Government 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 General Government contract and any signing, vaccine or other incentive pay and/or Lump Sum General Government 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
• Plus, many, many more economic and non-economic improvements! See the full tentative agreement for details.

Because of these achievements, your Central Washington University Bargaining Team recommends that you vote YES to ACCEPT this Agreement!
Click here to view a summary of the tentative agreement.
Click here to view a complete copy of the tentative agreement.

We want to thank you all for your hard work, research, job actions, and solidarity. Your strength makes all the difference! If you have questions, please visit a voting assistance center, contact a bargaining team member, or contact your WFSE staff.

Your WFSE Central Washington University Bargaining Team