We are UW Researchers forming a union to improve the Researcher experience. We play a crucial role in making UW a world-class research institution, however, our compensation and working conditions are not always commensurate with our contributions to UW. This is especially true for those of us impacted by intersectional systems of oppression. By uniting our voices in solidarity with academic workers nationwide, we intend to collectively bargain with UW to address our concerns and increase equity for all Researchers.

Our mission:

• Join UW Postdocs and Academic Student Employees as a bargaining unit within UAW 4121
• Be welcoming and accessible to all Researchers and foster a culture of inclusion
• Incorporate all Researcher priorities and needs as a democratic, grassroots organization
• Improve wages, benefits and working conditions
• Gain a more equitable working environment, including protections from harm due to COVID-19, racism, xenophobia, sexism, ageism, and other oppressive systems
• Increase the collective strength of researchers locally and nationally