by UAW | Apr 27, 2018 | Membership Updates
Today we were introduced to a mediator from the Washington State Public Employment Relations Committee (PERC) who was unilaterally introduced to the process by UW administration. While we agreed to meet with the mediator in the interest of reaching an agreement, it...
by UAW | Apr 26, 2018 | Membership Updates
On Tuesday, over 400 ASEs attended the contract bargaining session with Provost Baldasty. Members shared stories of extreme financial stress, dependence on the local food bank, of moving to Tacoma for affordable housing, widespread mental health concerns particularly...
by UAW | Apr 25, 2018 | Membership Updates
Our strike authorization vote results are in: Yes – 2,528 votes No – 102 votes This is a huge accomplishment, as it is the highest voter turnout and largest strike authorization ever achieved by our union; 57% of all ASEs voted and 96.1% voted yes. Thanks...
by UAW | Apr 24, 2018 | Membership Updates
Today we had over 400 people turn out to hear Provost Baldasty speak to ASEs about the university’s budget. As one of our members pointed out, budget allocations demonstrate UW’s values and priorities. UAW 4121 demanded to know why ASEs are not being prioritized in...
by UAW | Apr 24, 2018 | Membership Updates
Today is the day! ASEs from all over campus are coming to today’s bargaining session to show our solidarity and resolve to win a fair contract, and we need you to attend too! After last week’s bargaining session when the Vice President of Finance and...
