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. ...
by UAW 4121 | May 16, 2013 | Membership Updates, Respect and Justice for Immigrants
Abajo en español We’re making phone calls to tell congress: the time is now for fair and just immigration reform NOW! Thursday, May 23 5:45PM – 8PM UFCW Local 21, 5030 1st Ave S, Seattle 98134 74% of voters support a road to citizenship for the 11...
by UAW 4121 | May 9, 2013 | A Stronger, More Accessible Public University, Economic Justice / Power to the 99%, Membership Updates, Transportation
The legislature still has not closed the multiple (and regressive) tax exemptions that could help fund core public services, including higher education, health care, and basic public safety programs. In addition this could result in a 17% cut to King County...
by UAW 4121 | May 9, 2013 | A Stronger, More Accessible Public University, Membership Updates, Worker Solidarity / Collective Bargaining
Sign the Petition to President Young Last week, teachers from the UW Children’s Center at Radford Court, and from Pacific First Montessori, announced that a majority of them had signed cards to form a union with SEIU 925. A delegation of parents, teachers, and 925...
