by webmaster | May 27, 2016 | Elections, Membership Updates
The voting period has ended, and the Election Committee has tabulated and certified the results. For the two (2) vacant Steward positions in Region 1 the results are: Ruby Byrne: 45 Elliot Koontz: 27 Ben Maldonato: 9 Marc Vrana: 9 As the two candidates...
by Election Committee | May 20, 2016 | Elections, Membership Updates
Why is there an election? This election is to fill vacant steward positions in Regions 1 and 3. How do I vote online? You should have received a postcard in early May with a scratch-off access code for your online ballot. The online voting system will open at...
by webmaster | May 15, 2016 | Membership Updates
Many graduate students become parents while in school, and often new moms need places to pump breastmilk regularly throughout the day. The gender equity team will be meeting with UW administration soon to discuss the state of lactation stations which are guaranteed by...
by webmaster | May 12, 2016 | Membership Updates
At tonight’s membership meeting, the recently elected Executive Board and Bargaining Committee members presented a report and plan on social justice and union culture. As a continuation and expansion of the Local’s work over the years to address systemic oppression,...
by Election Committee | May 11, 2016 | Elections, Membership Updates
STEWARD – REGION 1 (2 OPEN POSITIONS) Ruby Byrne My name is Ruby Byrne, and I would like to represent Region 1 as a Union Steward. I came to UW a year ago to begin working towards my Ph.D. in physics. Over the past months I have become increasingly...
by webmaster | May 10, 2016 | Elections, Membership Updates
We’re writing with an update on the UAW 4121 Triennial Election now that the period for accepting nominations has closed. The candidates for the following contested positions are: Steward – Region 1 (2 positions): Ruby Byrne Elliot Koontz Ben Maldonato Marc...
