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Counter-protest in Olympia – You are needed
This Monday (2/15) an anti-trans hate group calling itself "Keep Locker Rooms Safe" has scheduled a rally in support of two anti-trans bills that were proposed in the state legislature (SB 6548 and SB 6443 - more information below). These bills would set back the work...
Union passes resolutions calling for solidarity with UAW Local 2865 and union democracy and urging endorsement of Bernie Sanders
At yesterday's monthly membership meeting UAW members passed two significant resolutions, which you can read here: 1) In solidarity with UAW Local 2865, the Union for student workers at the University of California, whose democratic vote to support the Boycotts,...
Reminder: Membership Meeting Today!
Thursday, February 11th: 5:00 p.m. Membership Meeting in Loew Hall 106 Today is our February regular membership meeting. The meeting will include report outs about contract enforcement and workgroup actions. Agenda items will include the trans* equity work group...
Flint, MI. Action Planning
At our January monthly membership meeting, UAW 4121 members voted to send support to the people of Flint, MI, whose contaminated water supply has resulted in catastrophic public health consequences. In so doing we're joining in solidarity with other UAW members; some...
Reminder: Membership Meeting Next Thursday, 2/11
Thursday, February 11th: 5:00 p.m. Membership Meeting in Loew Hall 106 Our February regular membership meeting is one week away. The meeting will include report outs about contract enforcement and workgroup actions. In addition, some stewards will be sharing...
Calling all UAW 4121 trans folks!
Dear community, We in the Trans Equity Working Group are happy to report that, in response to the health care survey that many of you participated in last quarter, we have opened discussions with UW Benefits and LifeWise about the issues of unclear policy documents,...
Help Preserve Trans* Washingtonians’ Bathroom Rights
Dear UAW Local 4121 Members, During last Thursday’s membership meeting UAW Local 4121, by unanimous vote, joined a coalition of organizations and individuals across Washington in signing onto the WA SAFE (Safety and Access For Everyone) Alliance. The WA SAFE Alliance...
MLK Day of Action; Political Endorsements Meeting
Monday, 1/18/16: Day of Action Join UAW and other union members Monday in discussions and a rally and march as part of the MLK Day of action. Workshops begin at 9:30 a.m., and include discussions on minimum wage, #blacklivesmatter, anti-islamophobia and climate...
Meeting Reminder; Health Care Updates; Direct Action Training
Thursday, January 14th: 5:00 p.m. Membership Meeting in Loew Hall 106 Our January regular membership meeting is one week away. In addition to hearing reports about contract enforcement and expansion work on campus, this meeting will invite discussion about broad...
Straw Poll: US President
The UAW International Union has requested a straw poll of the preferences for the 2016 US presidential election of UAW Local 4121's membership. The poll will be open from Tuesday 12/15 at 1 pm to Thursday 12/17 5pm. Please vote here & circulate the link widely on...