Email Digest
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...
Tell Congress: Raise the Debt Ceiling
Call your Members of Congress at: (866) 960-0611 Tell them to Raise the Debt Ceiling! If we don’t raise the debt ceiling by Aug. 2nd, for the first time in our history, the United States will default on its debts and will be unable to pay our bills. The effects would...
Sign the Petition for Marriage Equality!
Let your elected leaders know marriage equality matters to you. Sign the marriage equality petition here: http://bit.ly/hMhqv3
Speak Out for Job Creation!
Saturday, July 23rd (noon, South Seattle Community College – 6000 16th Ave SW, Brockey Conference Center). Tell Rep. Jim McDermott and other progressive members of Congress to enact policies that stimulate job growth. RSVP here: [contact-form subject="RSVP: Save Metro...
Save Metro Transit!
Thursday, July 21st (5:00 pm, Burien City Hall – 400 SW 152nd St): Attend the meeting of the King County Council, and urge them to save public transportation. RSVP here: [contact-field...
Tell the Regents to KEEP UW PUBLIC
Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 8:30 a.m. (UW Red Square) attend the Board of Regents’ vote to increase in-state undergraduate tuition by 20% next year. Go to the Facebook page for more details. RSVP here: [contact-form subject="RSVP: Keep UW Public Action"...
2011 Pride Parade
UAW 4121 members marched with Pride at Work (AFL-CIO) to show support for LGBTQ rights in the workplace on Sunday, June 26th, 2011.
UAW Local 4121 Reaches Contract Agreement with the UW
After months of bargaining and contract extensions, the members of UAW Local 4121, the union that represents teaching assistants (TAs), research assistants (RAs), tutors and other Academic Student Employees (ASEs) at the UW, voted to ratify a new one-year contract...