WHO WE ARE
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Tutors, Teaching Assistants, Peer Advisors, Research Assistants, Library Assistants, Faculty Assistants, and Research Advisors
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We do a massive amount of the teaching, instructional, and research work that makes WWU run on a daily basis
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We filed a petition with the WA State Labor Board in December 2022
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We passed a law to clearly enshrine collective bargaining rights for academic student employees at regional universities in WA
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The WWU Administration has supported our legal right to unionize
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We won our Union with a 98% YES vote in May, 2023
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Finished bargaining our historic first contract May 22nd
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We elected our first Executive Board in October, 2024
We’re having an election to get certified!
In Mid-May, the WA state labor commission (PERC) will be conducting an official election to certify us as a union. Take a minute and sign the pledge to vote, so we can reach out to you when ballots have dropped!
2023-04 ESE Bargaining Committee Election Results
The results are in! Meet your new bargaining committee members.
Bargaining Committee Town Hall Wednesday, 3/29/23!
Come meet the candidates for the bargaining committee at the Town Hall / Meet & Greet happening Wednesday night! Date: Wednesday, March 29th Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM Location: Miller 156, hybrid option available (Google Meets link here) Who - all WWU students! Invite...
2023-03 Bargaining Committee Elections – Rules and Candidate Profiles
Spring 2023 Bargaining Committee ElectionsAt a glance Elections will be happening online on Thursday, March 30th – Saturday April 1st! Read about your candidates here and meet them in person at the Candidate Town Hall on Wednesday, March 29th, at 5:00 PM in Miller 156...
2023 Bargaining Committee Elections Are Now Open
2022 ESE FAQ
Common questions and answers about our union. As always, please get in touch if you have questions!
BARGAINING CENTER PAGE
Check out details about our first tentative agreement and vote to ratify our contract!