Caregiver Union and State Negotiate Pay Dispute

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  The state of Washington has proposed a wage freeze for 80,000 caregivers“Caregivers from Service Employees International Union 775 initially asked for a 12% hike over two years — 6% next year, and another 6% the year after. This position would’ve reportedly cost the state around $367 million. Since the state balked, the union dropped its request to a 3% increase next year and 5% the year after. ”
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  The Service Employees International Union 775 (SEIU 775) is pushing for an 8% pay increase over two yearsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The union initially requested a 12% hike—6% next year and 6% the following year“Caregivers from Service Employees International Union 775 initially asked for a 12% hike over two years -- 6% next year, and another 6% the year after.”
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  The union reduced its demand to 3% and 5% after the state rejected the higher amount“Since the state balked, the union dropped its request to a 3% increase next year and 5% the year after.”
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  The state estimates the proposed contract would cost $60 million over two yearsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The state estimates the proposed contract would cost $60 million over two years, excluding wage increasesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  SEIU 775 Secretary-Treasurer Adam Glickman stated the state's offer would impact the ability to retain caregivers for seniors and people with disabilities““We were certainly deeply disappointed by the state’s proposal,” said Adam Glickman, secretary-treasurer for SEIU 775. “This will have a broad impact on the ability of seniors and people with disabilities to find caregivers, to keep caregivers.””
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  The negotiations occur amid expected budget shortfalls for the 2027 legislative session“The negotiations would cover about 80,000 care workers across Washington. Most are union represented, while others work for private, state-contracted home care agencies. Even though the state's offer doesn't include pay hikes, other costs would total roughly $60 million extra from the state budget over the next two fiscal years, according to state estimates. These contracts talks come as the governor and lawmakers expect the state to face a financial shortfall going into the 2027 legislative session.”
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  The contract talks cover most caregivers in WashingtonNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The contract talks cover most caregivers in Washington, including those working for private, state-contracted home care agencies“The negotiations would cover about 80,000 care workers across Washington. Most are union represented, while others work for private, state-contracted home care agencies.”
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  The next step is for the state and union to continue negotiationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  No specific deadline is mentioned in the public record for the negotiationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.