by UAW | Aug 12, 2026 | Membership Updates, PD bargaining updates
Today Postdocs heard Admin’s second wage offer, which only marginally improved on their initial proposal. Some highlights: Updating a 1% / 0% / 1% raise proposal to 1% / 0.5% / 1% – only a $345/yr increase No improved childcare fund No fixes to the overtime problem No...
by UAW | Aug 10, 2026 | Membership Updates, PD bargaining updates
August Area Actions Join Your Union After months of pressure, UW Admin responded to our demands for stronger protections for international Postdocs by: Clearer timelines for International Scholars Operations responses Allowing more flexibility for H1-B applications...
by UAW | Aug 6, 2026 | 2026 RS Bargaining, Membership Updates
The collective action of our members over the last few weeks has led to movement at the bargaining table this week! Highlights Include Clearer corrective action processes Easier approval process for purchasing workplace materials Easier process for travel-related...
by UAW | Jul 17, 2026 | Elections, Membership Updates, Political endorsements
The 2026 primary election in Washington State is here! Ballots are now out, and are due by Tuesday, August 4. Voting, and making sure others vote, is a critical part of building our collective political and governing power. Electing UAW champions to office greatly...
by UAW | Jul 14, 2026 | Membership Updates, PD bargaining updates
Postdocs had another long day of bargaining yesterday where we passed over counter proposals on 8 different topics, some of which were with Research Staff. The counters are summarized below: Join Your Union Bargaining Portal Article/MOU Postdocs’ Proposals Yesterday...
