by webmaster | Jun 9, 2016 | Membership Updates
In response to our grievances and demand to bargain over the proposed cuts to TA jobs in the College of Arts and Sciences, the University has begin to offer funding in at least two departments. Our efforts are working! Please remember to contact your union...
by webmaster | Jun 3, 2016 | Membership Updates
Thanks to all who came out today to take action for TAs! Members and allies picketed on the Quad, confronted multiple department chairs, deans, and the Provost, with grievances fighting TA cuts and institutionalized racism, and occupied the President’s office for...
by webmaster | May 31, 2016 | Membership Updates
Thursday (June 2nd), beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the Quad, take action to hold UW accountable and fund TA positions! See details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1630059900654011/ As you may recall, several weeks ago the Union filed a demand to bargain with UW,...
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...
