Executive Branch Bargaining
Overview of Executive Branch Bargaining:
One of the most important and challenging responsibilities that any union member can undertake is serving on a contract bargaining team. The role of a bargaining team member is to advocate for the issues and concerns that the general union membership wants to see included in their contract agreement with the employer.
All executive branch members in good standing have the opportunity to run for the master bargaining team. There are no prior experience requirements. All elected bargaining team members receive special training on negotiating techniques and the bargaining process.
If you are interested, please read the information below and fill out the form at the bottom of the page!
SEA Multi-Unit Bargaining Team
Questions & Answers regarding the Self-nomination process for the SEA State Employee Bargaining Team
- How do I submit my name to be a candidate for the bargaining team?
The nomination window for submitting your name as a candidate for the SEA multi-unit bargaining team is determined by the bargaining cycle. A notice and link to the nomination form will be sent to all eligible SEA Executive Branch members.
- What would be expected of me if I ran for the team and was elected?
The SEA’s preparations for contract negotiations with the Governor’s bargaining team typically begin in September. If elected, SEA members of the bargaining team will receive “release time” from regular work assignments to participate in collective bargaining training and to prepare the contract proposals for presentation in negotiations.
Once active negotiations with the Governor begin, meetings generally take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1 to 2 days a week, depending on the progress of the meetings. These meetings are often conducted during regular daytime work hours, but some limited evening hours will be required to attend bargaining advisory meetings.
- How do I submit my name to be a candidate for the bargaining team?
The bargaining cycle determines the nomination window for submitting your name as a candidate for the SEA multi-unit bargaining team. SEA members who are interested in being elected to the team must fill out and submit the nomination form at the bottom of this page. For a printable version, please click here.
- Executive Branch Bargaining Team Expectations:
Preparation for collective bargaining begins in September. During the bargaining cycle, members of the master team can expect to attend bargaining and preparation sessions one to two days a week. We anticipate holding most, if not all, of these training and prep sessions remotely. Bargaining team members contractually receive release time from their regular work assignments to participate in these sessions. Bargaining sessions are often conducted during regular daytime work hours, but some limited evening hours will be required to attend bargaining advisory meetings and preparation sessions.
To view a copy of the latest Executive Branch Contract, please click the link below:
2023- 2025 Executive Branch Contract
Forward any questions to:
Randy Hunneyman 271-3411 (ext.129) / rhunneyman@seiu1984.org
Leah McKenna / lmckenna@seiu1984.org
*Nominees are encouraged to attend the bargaining senate meeting but may submit a video or have an advocate speak on their behalf if they cannot attend.