Email Digest

Today, UW sent an email soliciting individual ASE’s to confirm whether or not we intend to go on strike (“fulfill your job-related obligations”) from June 2-15, 2018, as well as threatening not to pay during that time period for those that don’t respond or confirm...

Today UW Administration gave their last, best, and final contract offer for the next three years.  In making this proposal, they made clear that this is the last proposal they would offer, even if we decide to strike. The bargaining committee needs your input. To help...

One week after our historic strike on 5/15, the bargaining committee returned to the negotiating table, ready to keep pushing for a fair contract that meets our needs (proposal details below).  The pressure we are creating and have already created through our campaign...

Yesterday, Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant submitted a draft resolution to City Council to support our contract demands and pressure the UW administration to reach a fair contract with us. On Monday, City Council will consider passing this resolution,...

Every significant movement UW Administration has made in bargaining has been a direct result of major member action. The more ASEs across campus participate, the stronger contract we can win! There are a number of ways you can help strengthen your union and build our...

Last night, in a special membership meeting, we gathered amidst the festivities at Husky Sunset to give feedback on and discuss next steps following Tuesday’s strike. In order to continue building power for a fair contract, we voted to mobilize for an...

As a quick update, GPSS has generously offered to hold tonight’s 5:30 membership meeting at Sylvan Grove during Husky Sunset. Husky Sunset begins at 5pm, so if you’d like to grab a drink and food, you should get there around then (and don’t forget your ID if you’d...

Yesterday's strike was historic and massively successful--more than 2,000 of you walked the picket lines, assembled in Red Square, and demonstrated to the members of UW Administration present at the rally that you will not stand for their insulting proposals. Several...

STRIKE TUESDAY 5AM-5PM On Tuesday, we are striking to demand that the University Administration recognize the critical value of the work we do for the University and compensate us fairly for it. But this strike is broader than a justified fight over our pay; we are...

Today’s strike, in which thousands of ASEs walked off the job, joined our picket lines, and participated in a major rally in Red Square, set a new bar for membership mobilization.  Unfazed by the University’s posture in bargaining, Local 4121 members took action to...