Email Digest
A Major Decision on Fees
We wrote you at the beginning of this academic year about two new mandatory fees on your tuition statement: the Student Facilities Renovation Fee (SFR) and the Universal U-Pass Fee. After a number of members raised concerns about these new fees, we looked into it and concluded that the University’s imposition of the cost of these new fees on ASEs violated the collective bargaining agreement. The University took the position that the agreement did not prohibit them from doing so. In order to resolve this dispute we followed the process the Union and University have mutually agreed upon (Grievance Procedure – Article 8) and filed a grievance in September 2011. This resulted in the Union and the University presenting our respective positions to a neutral third party arbitrator for a binding decision.
We’re happy to announce that the arbitrator found in favor of our position…
Ratification Vote Results
On Thursday, May 17, members concluded voting on our new collective bargaining agreement, and approved it by an overwhelming 98% majority.
Ratification Vote Dates/Times
The ratification vote for the tentative agreement between UAW Local 4121 and the University of Washington will take place next week at the following times and locations: * Monday, May 14th 4-6pm in Electrical Engineering Building (EEB) 037 * Tuesday, May 15th 9:30 am...
UAW 4121 – UW Tentative Agreement Highlights and Language
GPSS Resolution In Support of UAW 4121 Bargaining
GPSS Resolution In Support of UAW 4121 Bargaining
Letter from U.S. Representative Jim McDermott to UW President Michael Young
Letter from U.S. Representative Jim McDermott to UW President Michael Young
President Young Responds
UW President Michael Young has responded to our open letter that was delivered to his office by a large delegation of ASE’s
Worker Memorial Day at the University of Washington
Each year thousands of workers are killed and millions more injured or diseased because of their jobs. UAW 4121 members are attending Worker Memorial Day to honor those who have died in 2011 from a work-related injury or illness in King County.
Membership Meeting Thursday April 26th, 2012
Our next membership meeting will take place in Foege N130 at 2:30 p.m. We’ll provide further updates and have discussions about negotiations as well as plan for upcoming mobilizations. All members may attend (membership may also be obtained at the meeting), and as...