by UAW 4121 | May 1, 2013 | Membership Updates, Respect and Justice for Immigrants, Worker Solidarity / Collective Bargaining
Today, along with the rest of the labor community, we are participating in the 13th Annual May Day March for Workers and Immigrant Rights in support of comprehensive immigration reform. The march starts at Judkins Park in Seattle at 1pm.
by UAW 4121 | Apr 16, 2013 | A Stronger, More Accessible Public University, Economic Justice / Power to the 99%, Membership Updates, Respect and Justice for Immigrants, Support a Better Budget for Higher Ed, The International Student Fee
As the State Legislature begins its final budget negotiations, UAW Local 4121, along with statewide student groups, unions, and community allies, is circulating a petition to urge the Legislature to pass a budget that promotes quality and affordability, and supports...
by UAW 4121 | Apr 15, 2013 | Arbitration Updates, Membership Updates
As you know the Settlement Agreement we reached with the University over SFR and U-PASS fees provides that in Spring 2013 and subsequent quarters the University may issue remittances after the fees have been paid. It also provides that UW will issue any...
by UAW 4121 | Apr 15, 2013 | A Stronger, More Accessible Public University, Economic Justice / Power to the 99%, Ending the Sequester, Support a Better Budget for Higher Ed
Recent news about public funding for higher education – whether from the state legislature or Congress – is not encouraging. The state Senate has passed a budget which largely funds higher education by imposing a 20% surcharge on international students. Congress has...
by UAW 4121 | Apr 3, 2013 | A Stronger, More Accessible Public University, Support a Better Budget for Higher Ed
Call the Legislative Hotline Today UAW Local 4121 members are participating in a statewide call-in day with students across Washington who will be urging state lawmakers to prioritize higher education and other state services in the budget. Olympia needs to hear from...
