Background
Beginning in Fall of 2023, representatives from the George Washington University (“GW”) and the Committee of Interns and Residents/SEIU (the “Union”) began working together to establish a collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”), which will govern the relationship between GW and all full-time and regular part-time house staff residents, chief residents, and fellows employed by GW.
At the outset of negotiations, GW agreed to the cadence and format of negotiations proposed by the Union – two times per month and virtually. Since October, the parties have mostly met in accordance with the parties’ agreement as schedules have mutually allowed. The parties have also mutually agreed to a few in person meetings.
Bargaining Update
GW and the Union reached a tentative agreement on an initial CBA on December 16, 2024.