No deal yet; prepare to strike

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...

Facts and Fictions in Anticipation of Possible Strike

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...

Strike in T-MINUS 6 DAYS (prep materials)

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...

strike in T-MINUS 12 DAYS and Bargaining Update

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...

Bargaining Update and Mass Action Today at Noon

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...