by UAW | Jul 30, 2025 | Membership Updates
In 2021, Postdocs won a new type of financial support for parents and caregivers in our contract in the form of the Postdoc Caregiver Fund. The total amount of the fund for 2026 is $75,000. Winning this fund was possible because of our collective action,...
by webmaster | Jun 9, 2025 | Membership Updates
UAW 4121 represents a diverse group of members, and as such there exists a wide spectrum of views on the 5/5 action at the IEB within our membership. Regardless of individual opinions, our union stands together to wholeheartedly reject UW Admin’s use of emergency...
by webmaster | Jun 5, 2025 | Events, Membership Updates
June 2025 Membership Meeting Date Change We’re changing our regular Membership Meeting (MMM) schedule! Starting now, MMMs will happen on the third Thursday of each month at 5pm. However, because the third Thursday (June 19th) is Juneteenth, we’ll meet...
by Anastasia | May 26, 2025 | Elections, Membership Updates
Today, you should have received a ballot to your email inbox for the UAW 4121 Spring 2025 Triennial election. The voting period is May 26, 9:00AM – May 28, 11:59PM. Please reach out to...
by webmaster | May 19, 2025 | Elections, Membership Updates
The nomination period for UAW 4121’s 2025 election is now closed. Candidate statements for contested positions are now available in a PDF on Google Drive at this link. Contested Positions This year, the following positions are contested: President – 2 candidates...
by webmaster | Apr 26, 2025 | Arbitration Updates, Membership Updates
On January 29th, the University of Washington changed its temporary layoff policy without union agreement, violating our collective bargaining agreements for Academic Student Employees (ASEs), Postdocs, and Research Scientists & Engineers (RSEs). This policy...
