2026 UWSA Annual Report released

Friday, October 23, 2026

Highlights from this year include:

  • Our new Memorandum of Agreement, which introduced compensation negotiations and an association grievance process.
  • Our first compensation settlement under the new agreement, securing salary increases, a Health Care Spending Account, additional Staff Excellence Fund funding, and commitments to improve policies affecting contract staff.
  • A 50% increase in confidential member advisory cases and inquiries over last year.
  • Growing member engagement, with 500+ attending events, 40% participating in our member survey, a 30% increase in website visits, and 125 members serving in volunteer and representative roles.
  • Nine new discounts added, and 900+ members accessing our members-only discounts directory.
  • Extending the President’s term to two years and new governance policies at the Board level.

Read the report for more highlights from the last year, some quick membership stats, the first results from our member survey, a thank you to all of our many volunteers, and what we’re working on in the coming year!

2026 Annual Report cover