Email Digest
ASEs speak out, University files motion with arbitrator
On Friday (10/19), after a week in which members have been energetically communicating our rejection of the University’s proposal to the campus community, UW has filed a new motion with the arbitrator, asking him to reconsider (and vacate) his decision. In their motion (which you can read here) UW argues that…[More]
A Binder Full of Rejections
At the close of polling today, a majority of ASEs (more than 2,000) had cast votes in our straw poll about whether to accept or reject the University’s settlement proposal.
By a stunning 97% margin (1,977 votes), members voted to reject the University’s Proposal… [More]
Information about Recent Arbitration Regarding New Fees and ASEs with 50% FTE Appointments
**UPDATE**
We’ve initiated a straw poll vote to determine whether members will accept or reject the University’s arbitration settlement proposal. If you haven’t already, please cast your vote as soon as possible in one of the following ways:
Vote online (check your email for an invitation to the straw poll, if you need a new invite, click here)
Come to the polling place in front of Kane Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Vote at locations throughout campus (volunteers will be bringing ballot boxes through labs, offices, and centers to facilitate easy voting)
If you would like to speak with a union rep or ask any questions about the process, please contact us here. All voting will conclude Wednesday, October 17th at 5:30 p.m.
Members Resolve to Take Action
At Friday’s Union meeting, members voted unanimously to recommend rejection of UW’s proposed settlement agreement on implementing the award in our successful fee waiver arbitration decision and to instead take action to ensure the decision gets implemented effectively.
Nearly 100 members — from every College and School at UW – debated the pros and cons of various options…[More]
Important Membership Meeting Tomorrow (10-12-2012)
Our next membership meeting will take place tomorrow, Friday October 12, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in Savery 264.
Over the past week members from all over campus have been meeting and formulating plans to address the fact that UW continues to require ASEs with 50% appointments to pay the SFR and Universal U-PASS fees, despite an arbitrator’s ruling that they had violated the contract when they imposed these last year without maintaining waivers at the current rates/level. At this meeting, most of our time will be dedicated to hearing and discussing a proposal from members…[More]
General Election: November 6, 2012
During the 2012 session in Olympia we worked with legislative allies to help preserve – after nearly losing – funding for higher education, and helped support the passage of bills to create jobs and establish the freedom to marry in Washington. In Congress, support for scientific research and financial aid – not to mention immigration reform, progressive tax reform, and worker protections – are being threatened by forces working on behalf of narrow but wealthy special interests. This year’s November 6th election therefore has historic significance not only to our membership but to the broader community: we need to continue to elect a government that does more to work by and for the 99%. UAW Local 4121 members are taking action to support candidates and ballot measures…[More]
Political Action
In this year’s critical race for Governor, UAW was proud to endorse Jay Inslee. Jay has a strong record of advocating for workers rights and collective bargaining, and even supported ASEs trying to form our union in 2001 by walking our picket lines. Jay has been a leader in moving Congress to support…[More]
Fees and Summer Quarter
We’ve received numerous questions this week about Summer Quarter and the recent arbitration decision regarding the SFR and Universal U-Pass fees. As you’ll recall, a neutral 3rd party arbitrator ruled in May that the University had violated our collective bargaining agreement when it imposed the cost of the Student Facilities Renovation Fee (SFR) and the Universal U-Pass Fee on 50% ASEs in Fall quarter 2011. He also ordered the University to reimburse…[More]
Affordable Care Act
Yesterday’s landmark ruling by the Supreme Court, upholding most major provisions of National Health Care Reform, has implications not only for millions of uninsured Americans nationwide but also for Academic Student Employees here at UW. As you may recall, in our recent negotiations with UW we secured key changes to the GAIP health insurance program that stemmed from the passage of the ACA legislation, including the elimination of the maximum benefit cap, the elimination of pre-existing condition restrictions, and inclusion of stronger preventive care measures, among other benefits…
Pride 2012
UAW Local 4121 has a proud tradition of supporting Seattle PrideFest and marching in the parade with other labor unions as part of the Pride at Work.
This year’s parade takes place this Sunday, June 24th in downtown Seattle. We’ll meet at the staging area (7th and James) at approximately 11:00 a.m., then march in the parade that ends at the Seattle Center…