Furloughs

The Chancellor’s Executive Cabinet (CEC) has proposed the implementation of furloughs for all employees. The proposal includes:

For Non-Faculty Employees:

• Employees earning below $67,000 annually:
  • No furlough days required.
• Employees earning between $67,001 and $87,000 annually:
  • 8 furlough days during the academic year (reduced from the original 12 days).
• Employees earning above $87,000 annually:
  • 12 furlough days.
• Exemptions:
  • Employees who are grant or contract funded at 50%-100% will be exempt from the furlough requirement. 

For Faculty:

• Mandatory furlough of faculty for 7 non-instructional days during the 2025-2026 academic year comprised of:
  • 1 day - Convocation
  • 3 days - One day each during final weeks in Fall, Winter, and Spring
  • 3 days- Additional non-instructional days (TBD)

The impact of this proposed furlough plan is approximately $3 million in savings district-wide, an equivalent of approximately 30 positions (considering average salary and benefits). The exemption of those making below $67,000 accounts for approximately 2/3 of classified employees. The proposal for faculty furloughs on non-instructional days avoids direct instructional impact on students.  

While there are a lot of logistics that still need be considered for implementation, the Seattle Colleges District looks forward to engaging with labor partners about the proposal as it concerns their represented members. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We know this is a stressful situation and you have many questions. Please refer to this list of FAQs as a starting point. Please check back regularly as we will continue to add information. You can also reach out to your campus' HR team if you need more information or your question is not addressed in the FAQ.