Email Digest
Forced Mediation and Strategic Stalling >> 3 Days to Contract Expiration
Today we were introduced to a mediator from the Washington State Public Employment Relations Committee (PERC) who was unilaterally introduced to the process by UW administration. While we agreed to meet with the mediator in the interest of reaching an agreement, it...
4/27 Bargaining Summary
Today we were introduced to a mediator from the Washington State Public Employment Relations Committee (PERC) who was unilaterally introduced to the process by UW administration. While we agreed to meet with the mediator in the interest of reaching an agreement, it...
Wed 4/25 Bargaining Summary
On Tuesday, over 400 ASEs attended the contract bargaining session with Provost Baldasty. Members shared stories of extreme financial stress, dependence on the local food bank, of moving to Tacoma for affordable housing, widespread mental health concerns particularly...
Record Number of UAW Members Voted to Authorize Bargaining Committee to Call Strike!
Our strike authorization vote results are in: Yes - 2,528 votes No - 102 votes This is a huge accomplishment, as it is the highest voter turnout and largest strike authorization ever achieved by our union; 57% of all ASEs voted and 96.1% voted yes. Thanks to this...
Provost Admits “No Plan to Deal with Rent Increases”>>Last day to Vote>>6 Days Until Expiration!
Today we had over 400 people turn out to hear Provost Baldasty speak to ASEs about the university’s budget. As one of our members pointed out, budget allocations demonstrate UW’s values and priorities. UAW 4121 demanded to know why ASEs are not being prioritized in...
Critical Bargaining Session TODAY 11:30 w/ UW Provost
Today is the day! ASEs from all over campus are coming to today's bargaining session to show our solidarity and resolve to win a fair contract, and we need you to attend too! After last week’s bargaining session when the Vice President of Finance and Administration...
URGENT: Tuesday Action >> Two Days Left to Vote >> 8 Days Until Contract Expiration!
Hello UAW Member, Here are three things every member of UAW 4121 can do Monday and Tuesday to win a good contract: 1) Vote on strike authorization If you are reading this email, you’ve probably already heard that the union is holding a vote for a strike authorization....
Momentum is Building — 10 Days Until Contract Expires
Dear UAW Member, Already over 1,700 ASEs have participated in our strike authorization vote. And many are lining up to say a few words to Provost Baldasty this Tuesday, April 24th at 11:30 a.m. Be counted! Please take a moment now to: Send in your vote! RSVP to...
Strike Authorization Vote, Critical Bargaining Session — 11 DAYS UNTIL CONTRACT EXPIRES
On Wednesday, ballots were sent out by email for the strike authorization vote. If you haven't already, please take a minute now to vote for strike authorization, and help send a clear message that we want a fair contract! Your unique ballot should be in your inbox...
12 DAYS TO CONTRACT EXPIRES; STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTE STARTS TOMORROW!
Today we continued discussions with management around outstanding disputes on our non-discrimination and harassment proposals. Management also continues to refuse to honor their agreement (and our contractually protected right) for release of five members of the...