The 2026-10 Vacancy Election Nominations opened at 9 AM on 2026-10-16 and close at 5 PM on 2026-10-26. Details can be found on the election announcement post.
Trustee
No candidates have accepted nomination for Trustee at this time.
Head Steward
Jaycee Gonzalez
Student Government Assistant [ASWWU Governance Advising Program]
My name is Jaycee Gonzalez, and I am a sophomore here at Western Washington University majoring in Political Science and Economics. To me, unions represent the idea that workers should not have to stand alone. I believe that workers deserve not only to have a voice in the decisions that affect them and that unions provide an important way to make that possible, because a union should be a mega phone for our voices. However, I also believe that a union is only as strong as the people who participate in it. It takes communication, cooperation, and a willingness to stand up for one another to build a strong and supportive workplace. I want to serve as Head Steward because I believe in the importance of making sure workers feel heard, supported, and informed about their rights. I understand that approaching someone with a workplace concern can be intimidating, especially when someone is unsure of what steps to take or whether their concerns will be taken seriously. I want to help create an environment where members feel comfortable asking questions, raising concerns, and seeking support without feeling like they have to navigate those situations alone. Ultimately, I am running because I want to contribute to a union where solidarity is more than just a word. I want us to continue building a community where workers look out for one another, understand the power they have collectively, and know that their voices matter. I would be grateful for the opportunity to serve as Head Steward and help strengthen WAWU through my commitment to advocacy and education. Knowing your rights is how you help fight for others as well. I believe in being willing to learn, and showing up when people need you, and remaining accountable to the people you represent
Arlo Urbigkit
Student Admissions Representative (Tour Guide)
I signed a membership card in the spring of last year and since then I have been an active member of our union. I started coming to committee meetings immediately before the somewhat impromptu May Day rally was to be held. Though those meetings were hectic and fast paced, our committee members included me in conversation, asked for my opinions, and got me more involved in spite of already being so busy. It is that community-orientation that kept me involved and now I could not be happier to say that my schedule is packed with all things WAWU. As many of those members near graduation it falls to newer organizers, like myself, to carry on that community-first attitude and grow a new generation of organizers. I am running for head steward because I am proud of our organization. Even as a young unit we have made profound and historic wins, all of which I am so honored to be a part of, but I believe that the best has yet to come. We are going to do so many even more amazing things and I would like to be a part of each and every one of them.
Voting for the 2026-05 Executive Board Vacancy Election opens on 2026-11-10 and closes on 2026-11-16.