Email Digest
Letter to the Editor on the critical role of Academic Student Employees in education and research
Read the Seattle Times letter to the editor from one of our members on the critical role of Academic Student Employees in providing the education and research needs of the University and the community.
A Balanced Approach to the Budget
Come to our membership meeting next Monday where we'll discuss preparations for upcoming contract negotiations with the University and our ongoing struggle for fair budgeting priorities. As you are no doubt aware, the Washington State Legislature is contemplating...
The Budget Breakdown: Trimming higher ed may erode job opportunities
The Budget Breakdown: Trimming higher ed may erode job opportunities Larger college classes? Fewer teaching assistants? Freezes in faculty salaries? ... (read more)
Engage in Preparations for Bargaining
This quarter, we will begin negotiating for our fourth contract with the University of Washington that governs our rights, protections, wages and benefits. As Academic Student Employees, we provide over half the instructional contact hours, conduct innovative research...
Dream Act
Last Wednesday, Congress took an important step by passing the DREAM Act out of the House of Representatives. This legislation would legalize the immigration status of young people who were brought to the U.S. as children and provides them with a fair path towards...