by UAW 4121 | Oct 1, 2013 | A Stronger, More Accessible Public University, Economic Justice / Power to the 99%, Ending the Sequester, Membership Updates, Support a Better Budget for Higher Ed, Take Action
Tell Congress: Fund Government and Roll Back the Sequester! As the new academic year begins we welcome nearly 700 new UAW Local 4121 members who accepted membership during their departmental orientations. This year more new ASEs have accepted membership than ever...
by UAW 4121 | Sep 5, 2013 | A Stronger, More Accessible Public University, Economic Justice / Power to the 99%, Ending the Sequester, Membership Updates, Support a Better Budget for Higher Ed, Take Action
Earlier this year we emailed you about how Sequestration cuts are eating into the federal funding that supports research, and to ask for your help fighting back. We have good news to report – working with our sister Local 5810 at the University of California, we were...
by UAW 4121 | Jun 22, 2013 | A Stronger, More Accessible Public University, Membership Updates, Respect and Justice for Immigrants, Support a Better Budget for Higher Ed, The International Student Fee
In the next 48 hours the State Legislature may enact an unfair 20% surcharge on international students. Please contact your legislators now to oppose this! Earlier this session we delivered a petition to the Legislature with more than 2,500 signatures, urging a...
by UAW 4121 | May 31, 2013 | Economic Justice / Power to the 99%, Membership Updates, Worker Solidarity / Collective Bargaining
June 3-7th is a nationwide week of action to support Walmart employees who have been speaking up for change, including increasing flexibility and availability of hours in scheduling and increasing pay so associates will earn at least $25,000 per year. Walmart...
by UAW 4121 | May 30, 2013 | Economic Justice / Power to the 99%, Membership Updates, Worker Solidarity / Collective Bargaining
Seattle fast food workers are walking out of stores across the city. Last night, a Taco Bell in Ballard closed at midnight after workers walked out. This morning, all of the workers at a Burger King in Lake City walked off the job. Workers from Subway are calling...
by UAW 4121 | May 29, 2013 | Arbitration Updates, Membership Updates
See our FAQ On May 28th, reimbursement checks for fees paid by 50% ASEs in Winter Quarter 2013 were mailed by the University. However the amount issued for the SFR Fee was incorrect: the Winter 2013 SFR fee was $91 while only $80 (plus interest) was reimbursed. ...
