Washington Unified

 

 

The Washington Unified School District (WUSD) is pleased to share that on February 4 and February 24, 2026, the District and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Riverview Chapter 168 met to begin the 2026 collective bargaining cycle and reached a tentative agreement on two contract articles. Below are some highlights:

 

 

The agreement provides additional probationary time for employees moving into a promotional position, allowing them meaningful time to demonstrate success and receive appropriate support in their new role. Importantly, the agreement preserves all previously earned rights in the employee’s former position, ensuring staff are not penalized for pursuing advancement opportunities.

 

 

The agreement clearly outlines expectations and procedures for summer school employment, including how current employees are offered and assigned summer work. This provides clarity, consistency, and transparency in the summer school selection process moving forward.

 

A heartfelt thank you to all bargaining team members for their hard work, collaboration, and dedication. The two teams will meet again on March 16, 2026, to continue negotiations on Article 11: Leaves and begin negotiating Article 18: Salary and Compensation and Article 19: Unit Member Benefits.

 

 

Washington Unified School District (WUSD) is pleased to share that on Friday, May 23, 2025, the District and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Riverview Chapter 168 reached a tentative agreement on both compensation and benefits for the current negotiations cycle.

 

This important milestone reflects the shared commitment of both the WUSD and CSEA to honor and support our incredible classified professionals who play a vital role in making our schools safe, welcoming, and effective places for students to learn and grow.

 

We would like to express our deep gratitude to the entire CSEA negotiations team. Their partnership throughout this process has been exceptional. The discussions at the table were not only thoughtful and in-depth but also rooted in mutual respect and a genuine desire to find solutions that reflect the needs and priorities of our classified staff.

 

Details of the tentative agreement will be shared following CSEA's ratification process and subsequent approval by the WUSD Board of Trustees.

 

Thank you to all who continue to contribute to making Washington Unified a strong, student-centered community. We look forward to continuing our collaborative work together.

 

 

The bargaining teams from the California School Employees Association and its Riverview Chapter 168 (CSEA) and the Washington Unified School District (WUSD) met and are pleased to announce that, after several productive negotiation sessions, they have reached a tentative agreement on two contract articles. Below are some highlights:

 

 

When ratified, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective July 1, 2025, will detail the reporting requirements for new hire information to CSEA, with refined and defined criteria and expectations.

 

 

Once ratified, the Collective Bargaining Agreement (effective July 1, 2025), applicable staff will be provided with district-issued safety equipment or gear necessary to meet safety or health requirements. Employees must properly wear and maintain this equipment while performing their assigned duties. Additionally, the District will transfer the current MOU to the CBA to continue to provide a $200 stipend for safety shoes to designated members. 

 

A heartfelt thank you to all bargaining team members for their hard work, collaboration, and dedication. The two teams will continue to meet in November 2024 to negotiate the remaining article of sunshine.