by webmaster | Jun 15, 2026 | 2026 RS Bargaining, Membership Updates, PD bargaining updates, Postdoc Email Digest
In our joint Postdoc (PD) and Research Staff (RS) bargaining sessions, UW Management has pushed an anti-discrimination and harassment proposal that would dismantle existing protections for workers based on medical condition, ethnic origin, political affiliation, and...
by webmaster | Apr 30, 2026 | Membership Updates, PD bargaining updates, Postdoc Email Digest
Last week, we launched our Initial Bargaining Demands (IBDs) for our next contract. One of our key demands is to protect and support the 40% of UW Postdocs who are international. Navigating the visa and immigration system is already a major burden. Now more than ever,...
by webmaster | Apr 13, 2026 | Membership Updates, PD bargaining updates, Postdoc Email Digest
Postdocs across UW have made it clear — we demand a contract that: Provides Fair and Just Compensation and Benefits Protects and Supports International Postdocs Ensures Parity Regardless of Funding Source Creates a Safe, Equitable, and Accessible Workplace These...
by webmaster | Apr 9, 2026 | Membership Updates, Press, Press Releases
Yesterday, UAW 4121 members mobilized to defend a non-citizen member of our union and the University of Washington community. The member was detained overnight at Seattle-Tacoma International Ai\9ort along with his child, and the two were subsequently required to...
by webmaster | Apr 7, 2026 | Events, Membership Updates
4/9 12pm Rally to Demand UW Protect DACA-mented ASE and All Non-Citizen Workers! Join your fellow union members for a Rally on April 9 (Thurs) Noon-1pm in front of the UW Graduate School in support of an ASE and DACA recipient who lost their TA-ship due to delays in...
by webmaster | Feb 25, 2026 | Meetings, Membership Meetings, Membership Updates
A friendly reminder that the next membership meeting will be TOMORROW, Thursday, 2/26, from 5:30-6:30pm, and will be over Zoom. To access the Zoom link, please fill out this RSVP form. The proposed agenda for the meeting is: Approve Agenda Welcome + Norms...
