ELECTIONS ARCHIVE

Western Academic Workers United maintains a record of previous elections. You can browse previous announcements here, and find up to date information on the Elections Committee page. Please note that older content may not accurately reflect current policies and procedures. Please email elections@wawu-union.org with any questions

  • 2026-08 Executive Board Vacancy Election Results

    On August 20th, 2026, one officer was sworn into the Executive Board of Western Academic Workers United. We are pleased to announce the uncontested election of Kaitlyn Minnote as President. Kaitlyn was sworn in at the August Monthly Membership Meeting and shall serve in their position until Spring of 2027, when Western Academic Workers United…

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  • 2026-05 Executive Board Vacancy Election Results

    On May 21st, 2026, nine officers were sworn into the Executive Board of Western Academic Workers United. We are pleased to announce the election of Anika Erickson as President, receiving 62% of all votes cast in this election. Additionally, we are excited to welcome several new officers who ran uncontested for their positions, as outlined…

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  • 2026 OSE Bargaining Committee Voting

    Our 2026 bargaining committee election is now open! Voting will remain open for 7 days, closing on March 5th, 2026. Please rank the following candidates in order of preference. You can view candidate statements here. Please email elections@wawu-union.org with any questions. Loading…

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  • 2026-02 EXECUTIVE BOARD VACANCY ELECTION RESULTS

    On February 19th, 2026, four officers will be sworn into the Executive Board of Western Academic Workers United. We are pleased to announce the uncontested election of Heather Curfman, a Class Facilitator with Associated Students; Lily Eilebrecht, a tutor in the Math Department; Niko F C Pen, a tutor in the Hacherl Research and Writing…

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  • 2026 BARGAINING COMMITTEE NOMINEES

    The following candidates are running for the 2026 Joint Bargaining Committee as OSEs. 6 OSE positions are avaliable on the Joint Bargaining Committee. Nominations close on 2/12/2026, and voting will open on 2/26/26. Candidate statements will be posted prior to voting in accordance with the Local’s Bylaws. Please contact elections@wawu-union.org with any questionsCandidate Statements will […]

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  • 2025-10 EXECUTIVE BOARD VACANCY ELECTION RESULTS

    On November 20th, 2025, two officers were sworn into the Executive Board of Western Academic Workers United. We are pleased to announce the uncontested election of Connor Haines, a Web Developer at the Center for Institutional Innovation, and Quinn Marston, a Student Admissions Representative at the Office of Admissions. Both officers were uncontested, and their…

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  • 2025-08 OSE Leadership Election Results

    On August 15th, 2025, Western Academic Workers United’s Joint Organizing Committee voted in three Operational Student Employees to serve equally as unit leaders for the interim period before the OSE Unit could be formally represented by WAWU. The Joint OC decided by a majority vote to move forward with this after considering how the workload…

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  • 2025-OSE Strike Authorization Vote

    OPERATIONAL STUDENT EMPLOYEES AT WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ARE FIGHTING FOR EQUITY WITH OUR ESE COUNTERPARTS We are 1,100 Western students working as Resident Advisors, Laborers, Program Support Staff, Writers/Editors, Clerks, Attendants and more at Western Washington University Vote YES on the SAV NOW to authorize the OSE bargaining team to call for a strike if […]

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  • 2024-10 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION RESULTS

    The Executive Board vacancy election nominations period has concluded with Jules Robichaux and Eddie Church having accepted their nominations for Recording Secretary and a Trustee position. As they are running unopposed, there will not be a vacancy election to vote in. This will conclude our fall election! You can find our officers on the WAWU…

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  • 2024-NOMINATION FORMS

    WAWU ELECTION NOMINATION HUBWAWU EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONSNOMINATION PERIOD IS OPEN FROM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH. IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DETAILS OF THE FIRST WAWU EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS, CLICK HERE

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