by UWResearchers | Jun 5, 2023 | Emails
June 5, 2023 UW is feeling the pressure, let’s keep it up! Because of our continued organizing efforts, we did see some progress from UW in their last proposal: UW Admin has accepted our proposals for increases to the salary floors of each position in the unit which...
by UWResearchers | Jun 4, 2023 | Emails
June 4, 2023 Unfortunately we’re still seeing misinformation from UW Labor Relations about what is and is not allowed in anticipation of a possible strike. We have already covered most of these issues in our FAQ and on “Mailbag,” which has been distributed in every...
by UWResearchers | Jun 2, 2023 | Emails
June 2, 2023 Strike Preparation We still don’t have a fair contract and unless that changes, we will strike starting June 7th. Our 80 Strike Captains have been holding Area Meetings around campus and more will be happening on Monday and Tuesday to discuss strike...
by UWResearchers | Jun 1, 2023 | Emails
June 1, 2023 Strike Preparation We still don’t have a fair contract and unless that changes, we will strike starting June 7th. Here are the three things you should do TODAY to prepare: 1) Each RSE should sign up for picket line shifts 2) Make a plan with your lab and...
by UWResearchers | May 26, 2023 | Emails
May 26, 2023 As you hopefully read yesterday, we set a strike date of June 7th. Check out the coverage from Kiro 7, The Daily, and The Stand. Also see below for more snapshots from the action! Here’s how you can get ready to strike starting on June 7th: Be prepared...
by UWResearchers | May 25, 2023 | Emails
May 25, 2023 Bargaining Update Thanks to your organizing efforts– reaching out to your coworkers, talking to your PIs, sending letters to faculty and department chairs, and impactful presentations to the Board of Regents– for the first time since bargaining began back...