Email Digest
Jobs, Not Cuts Rally & March on Campus
Recent attempts to silence Occupy protestors in New York and other cities have been met with a strong national response. Today you have a great opportunity to show your support for the first amendment rights and the economic justice message of the movement. Starting...
Deadline for Childcare Assistance Program: Nov. 15th
Deadline TUESDAY, Nov. 15th for Childcare Assistance Program Application UAW Local 4121 has negotiated a new benefit with the University as part of the 2011/12 collective bargaining agreement that provides childcare assistance for Academic Student Employees (ASEs) who...
Media Coverage: Defend Education for the 99%
(Scott, KOMO News, 9 November 2011) (Demotix.com, 9 November 2011) (Sanders, Slog, 9 November, 2011) Seattle police officers surround Chase bank branch… (Thompson, Yahoo News, 9 November 2011) (KING 5, 9 November 2011) (MYNorthwest.com, 9 November 2011) (AP wire, 9...
Public Bank Forum Featuring Ellen Brown
Ellen Brown, author of "The Web of Debt" will be appearing at a special public event to explain the benefits of public banking and answer your questions. Where: 120 Kane Hall at the University of Washington When: October 26, 2011 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm ...
Boycott the Downtown Seattle Hilton
UNITEHERE Local 8 has placed the downtown Seattle Hilton on the MLKCLC Do Not Patronize/Unfair to Workers list. We are asking our affiliates and friends of labor to boycott the Seattle Hilton. (Please note: this boycott is not in effect for the Sea-Tac Airport...
October Membership Meeting
Our next membership meeting will take place Friday, October 28, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in LOW 101. As you know from our recent emails it’s been a busy start to the academic year. At our October membership meeting we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the various issues...
Occupy Wall Street
UAW 4121 members have been active participants in the Occupy Wall Street actions, taking place in cities across the U.S. As workers, students, and concerned community members it is important that we take action to make our voice heard in Olympia and Washington D.C....
UW Attempts to Reduce/Eliminate Waivers in Fee-Based Programs
UW has also taken steps to weaken existing waivers for ASEs enrolled in “fee-based” programs. These programs have been developed in recent years as part of a strategy by UW to move away from state-funded degrees, and allow more flexibility in price-setting and...
Did you Notice New Fees on Your Tuition Statement for Fall 2011?
Dear Academic Student Employee: Welcome back for the academic year!While classes don’t begin for a few more weeks, we’ve now officially commenced the employment period for Fall quarter. As such it is an appropriate time to welcome you back (or welcome you anew) for...
We Need You!
Help educate incoming Academic Student Employees about their rights under the contract at departmental orientations. Fill out the form below to get involved. [contact-field...