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# WAWU Union

Western Academic Workers United

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- [2026-08 Executive Board Vacancy Election Results](https://wawu-union.org/2026/08/25/2026-08-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 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
- [2026-05 Executive Board Vacancy Election Results](https://wawu-union.org/2026/05/26/2026-05-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 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
- [2026-08 Executive Board Vacancy Election Nominations](https://wawu-union.org/2026/07/30/2026-08-executive-board-vacancy-election-nominations/) - Hi Folks! Nominations for our Executive Board vacancy election will open on August 1st! If you have been waiting for the right moment to get involved in our union, now is your chance! Local elections are incredibly important in building our union's power to make a difference in your community on campus! Several positions are Hi Folks! Nominations for our Executive Board vacancy election will open on August 1st! If you have been waiting for the right moment to get involved in our union, now is your chance! Local elections are incredibly important in building our union's power to make a difference in your community on campus! Several positions are
- [Progress has been made!](https://wawu-union.org/2026/05/30/progress-has-been-made/) - On Friday May 29th WAWU and WWU made incredible progress on a tentative agreement for all student workers on campus! The first of its kind in Washington State. So far we have had 10 bargaining sessions… and student workers have shown their strength, showing up on International Workers Day, delivering a Solidarity letter of mass support, On Friday May 29th WAWU and WWU made incredible progress on a tentative agreement for all student workers on campus! The first of its kind in Washington State. So far we have had 10 bargaining sessions… and student workers have shown their strength, showing up on International Workers Day, delivering a Solidarity letter of mass support,
- [Bargaining Update: Only 4 sessions left…](https://wawu-union.org/2026/05/12/bargaining-update-only-4-sessions-left/) - On Monday, our WAWU bargaining committee passed over 9 articles – tentatively agreeing on only two: Our travel article, as it currently stands; and a new Article – Reclassifications. Reclassifications will allow student workers to challenge their classification and receive pay for a higher classification, retroactive to the date when the challenge was put out. On Monday, our WAWU bargaining committee passed over 9 articles – tentatively agreeing on only two: Our travel article, as it currently stands; and a new Article – Reclassifications. Reclassifications will allow student workers to challenge their classification and receive pay for a higher classification, retroactive to the date when the challenge was put out.
- [Bargaining Update! Monday May 4th 2026](https://wawu-union.org/2026/05/11/bargaining-update-monday-may-4th-2026/) - By Monday May 4th 2026, WAWU and WWU administration had met four times... nearly five... Five if it weren't for a surprise cancellation on our bargaining team just after 8AM day of.Here's a little recap of what's been happening at, and away, from the bargaining table!During our third session on April 20th, we made some By Monday May 4th 2026, WAWU and WWU administration had met four times... nearly five... Five if it weren't for a surprise cancellation on our bargaining team just after 8AM day of.Here's a little recap of what's been happening at, and away, from the bargaining table!During our third session on April 20th, we made some
- [2026-05 Executive Board Vacancy Election Voting](https://wawu-union.org/2026/05/09/2026-05-executive-board-vacancy-election-voting/) - Voting has opened for our 2026-05 Executive Board Vacancy Election! All members in good standing are eligible to vote, and can do so here: https://forms.gle/c8mBBosGVQHWnh997Candidate statements have been posted here. Voting opened on 2026-05-09 and closes 2026-05-16 at 11:59 PM. Results or runoff elections will be announced at the May MMM, following the timeline set Voting has opened for our 2026-05 Executive Board Vacancy Election! All members in good standing are eligible to vote, and can do so here: https://forms.gle/c8mBBosGVQHWnh997Candidate statements have been posted here. Voting opened on 2026-05-09 and closes 2026-05-16 at 11:59 PM. Results or runoff elections will be announced at the May MMM, following the timeline set
- [2026-05 Executive Board Vacancy Election Candidates](https://wawu-union.org/2026/04/24/2026-05-executive-board-vacancy-election-candidates/) - The 2026-05 Vacancy Election Nominations opened on 2026-04-16 and closed at midnight on 2026-04-25. Details can be found on the election announcement post. President Anika Erickson Tutor at Hacherl Research and Writing Studio Candidate declined to provide a statement Kaitlyn Minnote Alternative Text Assistant at the DAC Hey y’all! I’m Kaitlyn, I’m a junior majoring The 2026-05 Vacancy Election Nominations opened on 2026-04-16 and closed at midnight on 2026-04-25. Details can be found on the election announcement post. President Anika Erickson Tutor at Hacherl Research and Writing Studio Candidate declined to provide a statement Kaitlyn Minnote Alternative Text Assistant at the DAC Hey y’all! I’m Kaitlyn, I’m a junior majoring
- [2026-05 Executive Board Vacancy Election Nominations](https://wawu-union.org/2026/04/16/2026-05-executive-board-vacancy-election-nominations/) - Nominations for the WAWU Executive Board opened today! If you’re a student employee — ESE or OSE — who wants to help run the union, now is a great chance to get involved. There are a variety of positions open, which have their own unique responsibilities. The President oversees the processes of the union and Nominations for the WAWU Executive Board opened today! If you’re a student employee — ESE or OSE — who wants to help run the union, now is a great chance to get involved. There are a variety of positions open, which have their own unique responsibilities. The President oversees the processes of the union and
- [It's official! OSEs are CERTIFIED! ](https://wawu-union.org/2026/04/16/its-official-oses-are-certified/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#BED2EB” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2176-1-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]On April 15th 2026, Operational Student Employees (OSEs) at Western Washington University received official certification from the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission! With more than 63% of OSEs showing their support for recognition and choosing WAWU-UAW Local 4929 [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#BED2EB” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2176-1-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]On April 15th 2026, Operational Student Employees (OSEs) at Western Washington University received official certification from the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission! With more than 63% of OSEs showing their support for recognition and choosing WAWU-UAW Local 4929
- [AFTER MULTI-YEAR FIGHT FOR UNION RIGHTS, UNION OF WWU OPERATIONAL STUDENT EMPLOYEES IS CERTIFIED ](https://wawu-union.org/2026/04/16/after-multi-year-fight-for-union-rights-union-of-wwu-operational-student-employees-is-certified/) - OSEs worked to pass legislation that codified their choice to form a union Bellingham, WA – On April 15, the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) certified the union for Western Washington University’s 1,100 Operational Student Employees (OSEs). Their union, WAWU-UAW (Local 4929), also represents Educational Student Employees (or ESEs) at WWU. History was OSEs worked to pass legislation that codified their choice to form a union Bellingham, WA – On April 15, the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) certified the union for Western Washington University’s 1,100 Operational Student Employees (OSEs). Their union, WAWU-UAW (Local 4929), also represents Educational Student Employees (or ESEs) at WWU. History was
- [2026 Bargaining Committee Candidates](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/17/2026-bargaining-committee-candidates/) - Alejandro Garcia (He/him) This is my third year being involved with our union and my second year actively organizing. I attended some regional classes over the summer that showed me some of the possibilities for the scope of our contract. I learned about this grad school union in Northern California that had secured articles which Alejandro Garcia (He/him) This is my third year being involved with our union and my second year actively organizing. I attended some regional classes over the summer that showed me some of the possibilities for the scope of our contract. I learned about this grad school union in Northern California that had secured articles which
- [Bargaining Update: Session #2](https://wawu-union.org/2026/04/07/bargaining-update-session-2/) - What happened at the table? Yesterday WAWU sat down with WWU for the second session of bargaining. WAWU applied pressure, passing another 6 contract articles across the table for western to review. WWU countered, passing our Bargaining Committee members a total of 10 articles they were willing to tentatively agree to, and 2 counter propsals. ESE What happened at the table? Yesterday WAWU sat down with WWU for the second session of bargaining. WAWU applied pressure, passing another 6 contract articles across the table for western to review. WWU countered, passing our Bargaining Committee members a total of 10 articles they were willing to tentatively agree to, and 2 counter propsals. ESE
- [Bargaining Update #1:](https://wawu-union.org/2026/04/03/bargaining-update-1/) - Today, Western Academic Workers United sat down at the bargaining table with WWU for the first time ever as one unit, ESEs and OSEs, recognized under Washington state law. Student workers from across campus and disciplines came together to start the process of advocating for our 2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). So what happened in Today, Western Academic Workers United sat down at the bargaining table with WWU for the first time ever as one unit, ESEs and OSEs, recognized under Washington state law. Student workers from across campus and disciplines came together to start the process of advocating for our 2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). So what happened in
- [2026-02 Joint Bargaining Committee Election Results](https://wawu-union.org/2026/03/07/2026-02-joint-bargaining-committe-election-results/) - On March 6th, 2026, the Western Academic Workers United Elections Committee counted ballots cast in the OSE Bargaining Committee Election and certified the results. The following members are the duly elected OSE Bargaining Committee members and the Executive Board appointed ESE Bargaining Committee members, forming the 2026 Joint Bargaining Committee On March 6th, 2026, the Western Academic Workers United Elections Committee counted ballots cast in the OSE Bargaining Committee Election and certified the results. The following members are the duly elected OSE Bargaining Committee members and the Executive Board appointed ESE Bargaining Committee members, forming the 2026 Joint Bargaining Committee
- [2026-04 Constitutional Convention DELEGATE ELECTION RESULTS](https://wawu-union.org/2026/04/04/2026-04-constitutional-convention-delegate-election-results/) - On April 3rd, 2026, Western Academic Workers United elected Connor Haines to serve as our Local's delegate to the 2026 UAW Constitutional Convention. The Elections Committee certified the uncontested election of Connor Haines on 2026-04-04. My name is Connor Haines, and I’ve been an OSE and ESE for the last two years. I believe I On April 3rd, 2026, Western Academic Workers United elected Connor Haines to serve as our Local's delegate to the 2026 UAW Constitutional Convention. The Elections Committee certified the uncontested election of Connor Haines on 2026-04-04. My name is Connor Haines, and I’ve been an OSE and ESE for the last two years. I believe I
- [SHB1570 Passes House Floor](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/14/shb1570-passes-house-floor/) - The next stop for this bill is to be introduced into the Senate. You can find updated information about the bill here.Thank you to everyone who has helped us get to this point! We’ve come a long way and we’re so close to a unified bargaining unit for all student employees at Western! Remember, we’re The next stop for this bill is to be introduced into the Senate. You can find updated information about the bill here.Thank you to everyone who has helped us get to this point! We’ve come a long way and we’re so close to a unified bargaining unit for all student employees at Western! Remember, we’re
- [2026 OSE Bargaining Committee Voting](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/26/2026-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… 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…
- [2026-04 Constitutional Convention Delegate Election Announcement](https://wawu-union.org/2026/03/23/2026-04-constitutional-convention-delegate-election-announcement/) - Western Academic Workers United will be electing one delegate to attend the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America's Thirty-Ninth Constitutional Convention in accordance with the International Constitution and Local Bylaws. Nominations open for all members in good standing of WAWU-UAW 4929 on March 23rd, 2026. To accept your nomination, email elections@wawu-union.org with Western Academic Workers United will be electing one delegate to attend the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America's Thirty-Ninth Constitutional Convention in accordance with the International Constitution and Local Bylaws. Nominations open for all members in good standing of WAWU-UAW 4929 on March 23rd, 2026. To accept your nomination, email elections@wawu-union.org with
- [2026-03 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES](https://wawu-union.org/2026/03/12/2026-03-executive-board-meeting-minutes/) - These minutes were furnished for publication by our Recording Secretary, Anika Erickson, on March 12th, 2026. For questions, please contact eboard@wawu-union.org. 2026-03-05 Executive Board Meeting MinutesDownload These minutes were furnished for publication by our Recording Secretary, Anika Erickson, on March 12th, 2026. For questions, please contact eboard@wawu-union.org. 2026-03-05 Executive Board Meeting MinutesDownload
- [SHB1570 Passes Senate Floor](https://wawu-union.org/2026/03/04/shb1570-passes-senate-floor/) - Earlier today, March 4th, 2026, our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill was passed by the Washington State Senate, 29 to 19! It has passed both houses of WA state legislature, and is now headed to Governor Ferguson to be signed into law! This is an incredible milestone for collective bargaining rights in higher education, and we Earlier today, March 4th, 2026, our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill was passed by the Washington State Senate, 29 to 19! It has passed both houses of WA state legislature, and is now headed to Governor Ferguson to be signed into law! This is an incredible milestone for collective bargaining rights in higher education, and we
- [SHB 1570 Passes Senate Ways And Means](https://wawu-union.org/2026/03/02/shb-1570-passes-senate-ways-and-means/) - On Monday March 2nd, 2026, our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill was passed by the Senate Ways and Means Committee! Thank you to everyone who has supported our bill on its journey so far, including our wonderful legislators, our UAW staffers, members from other unions on campus, and of course our own members who have followed On Monday March 2nd, 2026, our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill was passed by the Senate Ways and Means Committee! Thank you to everyone who has supported our bill on its journey so far, including our wonderful legislators, our UAW staffers, members from other unions on campus, and of course our own members who have followed
- [Sign the Authorization Card](https://wawu-union.org/2023/05/02/card/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”] NOTICE: This post may contain out of date information. It is being retained for archival purposes but parts or all of this post may no longer be relevant or accurate. Please review recent postings or email us at contact@wawu-union.org [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”] NOTICE: This post may contain out of date information. It is being retained for archival purposes but parts or all of this post may no longer be relevant or accurate. Please review recent postings or email us at contact@wawu-union.org
- [SHB1570 Passes Labor & Commerce](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/25/shb1570-passes-labor-commerce/) - On Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill (SHB 1570) was passed by the Washington State Senate Labor & Commerce Committee! This is great news, and we're incredibly thankful for the support from our legislators in Olympia, and the hard work of our Community Action and Partnerships Committee, who have been making regular On Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill (SHB 1570) was passed by the Washington State Senate Labor & Commerce Committee! This is great news, and we're incredibly thankful for the support from our legislators in Olympia, and the hard work of our Community Action and Partnerships Committee, who have been making regular
- [HB 1570 APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE HEARING](https://wawu-union.org/2026/01/23/hb-1570-appropriations-committee-hearing/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill is being heard in the House Appropriations Committee on Jan 26th, 2026 at 4:oo PM! You can watch the hearing online here:[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_button button_text=”HB 1570 Appropriations Hearing” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill is being heard in the House Appropriations Committee on Jan 26th, 2026 at 4:oo PM! You can watch the hearing online here:[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_button button_text=”HB 1570 Appropriations Hearing” _builder_version=”4.27.5″
- [HB 1570 APPROPRIATONS EXECUTIVE SESSION](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/01/hb-1570-appropriations-executive-session/) - Our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill (HB 1570) has been scheduled for executive session in the Appropriations Committee on Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 at 4:00 PM. You can watch the vote on our bill at the link below. Once our bill passes the Appropriations Committee, it'll be off to the house for a floor vote! HB Our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill (HB 1570) has been scheduled for executive session in the Appropriations Committee on Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 at 4:00 PM. You can watch the vote on our bill at the link below. Once our bill passes the Appropriations Committee, it'll be off to the house for a floor vote! HB
- [SHB1570 PASSES HOUSE APPROPRIATONS](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/02/shb-1570-passes-house-appropriatons/) - Our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill has been passed by the Washington House of Representative's Appropriation Committee today, February 2nd! The bill is going to the House next for a floor vote, before it's passed over to the Senate Thank you to everyone who has helped us get to this point! We've come a long way Our OSE Collective Bargaining Bill has been passed by the Washington House of Representative's Appropriation Committee today, February 2nd! The bill is going to the House next for a floor vote, before it's passed over to the Senate Thank you to everyone who has helped us get to this point! We've come a long way
- [2026 Initial Bargaining Demands](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/23/2026-initial-bargaining-demands/) - Wages and Compensation Raise each job classification’s minimum wage and stipend rate yearly to keep pace with Bellingham’s rising cost of living and decades of inflation. Pay employees accurately and on time for all hours worked including but not limited to: required trainings, overtime, holidays, and hours worked over the weekly limit. Post-Traumatic Event Protocol Wages and Compensation Raise each job classification’s minimum wage and stipend rate yearly to keep pace with Bellingham’s rising cost of living and decades of inflation. Pay employees accurately and on time for all hours worked including but not limited to: required trainings, overtime, holidays, and hours worked over the weekly limit. Post-Traumatic Event Protocol
- [2026 BARGAINING COMMITTEE NOMINEES](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/06/2026-bargaining-committee-nominees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] 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 [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] 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
- [2026-02 EXECUTIVE BOARD VACANCY ELECTION RESULTS](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/14/2026-02-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 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
- [2026-01 Monthly Membership Meeting Minutes](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/05/2026-01-monthly-membership-meeting-minutes/) - These minutes were furnished for publication by our Recording Secretary, Anika Erickson, on February 5th 2026. For questions, please contact eboard@wawu-union.org. 2026-01-22 MMM Meeting MinutesDownload These minutes were furnished for publication by our Recording Secretary, Anika Erickson, on February 5th 2026. For questions, please contact eboard@wawu-union.org. 2026-01-22 MMM Meeting MinutesDownload
- [2026-01 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES](https://wawu-union.org/2026/01/23/2026-01-executive-board-meeting-minutes-2/) - These minutes were furnished for publication by our Recording Secretary, Anika Erickson, on January 22nd, 2026. For questions, please contact eboard@wawu-union.org. 2026-01-08 Eboard MinutesDownload These minutes were furnished for publication by our Recording Secretary, Anika Erickson, on January 22nd, 2026. For questions, please contact eboard@wawu-union.org. 2026-01-08 Eboard MinutesDownload
- [2026-02 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/05/2026-02-executive-board-meeting-minutes/) - These minutes were furnished for publication by our Recording Secretary, Anika Erickson, on February 5th, 2026. For questions, please contact eboard@wawu-union.org. 2026-02-05 Eboard MinutesDownload These minutes were furnished for publication by our Recording Secretary, Anika Erickson, on February 5th, 2026. For questions, please contact eboard@wawu-union.org. 2026-02-05 Eboard MinutesDownload
- [2025-08 OSE Leadership Election Results](https://wawu-union.org/2025/09/05/2025-08-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 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
- [2025-04 OSE Bargaining Committee Election Results](https://wawu-union.org/2025/04/10/2025-04-ose-bargaining-committee/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Meet the OSE Bargaining Committee! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The nomination period for our Bargaining Committee (BC) election for Operational Student Employees (OSEs) closed on Thursday, April 10th, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Congratulations to the elected committee members! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off”
- [2025-10 EXECUTIVE BOARD VACANCY ELECTION RESULTS](https://wawu-union.org/2025/11/21/2025-10-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 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
- [2024-10 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION RESULTS](https://wawu-union.org/2024/11/19/2024-10-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 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
- [2025-05 Department Steward Election Results](https://wawu-union.org/2025/05/01/2025-05-department-steward-election-results/) - On May 1st, 2025, Western Academic Workers United's membership elected the following department stewards: Congratulations to these department stewards, and thank you for representing your coworkers within your department. Please direct any questions around this election to elections@wawu-union.org On May 1st, 2025, Western Academic Workers United's membership elected the following department stewards: Congratulations to these department stewards, and thank you for representing your coworkers within your department. Please direct any questions around this election to elections@wawu-union.org
- [OSE Recognition one of WAWU 2025 Legislative Priorities! See us in <i>The Front</i>](https://wawu-union.org/2024/11/15/ose-recognition-one-of-wawu-2025-legislative-priorities-see-us-in-the-front/) - Operational Student Employees across campus are fighting this legislative session pass collective bargaining framework so that all Student Employees at Washington Regional Universities (Evergreen, Central, Eastern) can collectively bargain contracts to protect our rights as workers! Read More about it in The Western Front. Operational Student Employees across campus are fighting this legislative session pass collective bargaining framework so that all Student Employees at Washington Regional Universities (Evergreen, Central, Eastern) can collectively bargain contracts to protect our rights as workers! Read More about it in The Western Front.
- [2023-09 We're holding a vacancy election!](https://wawu-union.org/2023/09/13/862/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Bargaining Committee Elections Announcement Nominations for the WAWU Bargaining Committee are now open. Accept your nomination (here) before the deadline on Monday, Sept 18th! Western Academic Workers United (WAWU) will soon start bargaining with the WWU Administration for better [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Bargaining Committee Elections Announcement Nominations for the WAWU Bargaining Committee are now open. Accept your nomination (here) before the deadline on Monday, Sept 18th! Western Academic Workers United (WAWU) will soon start bargaining with the WWU Administration for better
- [2023-11 We're holding a vacancy election!](https://wawu-union.org/2023/11/29/were-holding-a-vacancy-election/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Bargaining Committee Elections Announcement Nominations for the WAWU Bargaining Committee are now open. Accept your nomination before the deadline on Monday, December 11th! Accept your nomination using THIS FORM! The Bargaining Committee (BC) is the elected group of union members [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Bargaining Committee Elections Announcement Nominations for the WAWU Bargaining Committee are now open. Accept your nomination before the deadline on Monday, December 11th! Accept your nomination using THIS FORM! The Bargaining Committee (BC) is the elected group of union members
- [2023-04 ESE Bargaining Committee Election Results](https://wawu-union.org/2023/04/03/bargaining-committee-election-results/) - The results are in! Meet your new bargaining committee members. [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]We now have a bargaining committee! On Saturday, voting in the Spring 2023 Bargaining Comitttee Election closed. The top two vote-getters in each category were elected in each contested category. In other categories that were not contested, the nominees
- [2023-03 Bargaining Committee Elections - Rules and Candidate Profiles](https://wawu-union.org/2023/03/07/2023_bc_elections/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”35px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Spring 2023 Bargaining Committee Elections [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] At a glance Elections will be [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”35px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Spring 2023 Bargaining Committee Elections [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] At a glance Elections will be
- [2023 Bargaining Committee Elections Are Now Open](https://wawu-union.org/2023/03/01/2023-wawu-bargaining-committee-elections-are-now-open/)
- [Strike FAQ - 2024](https://wawu-union.org/2024/05/01/strike-faq-2024/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Strike-Authorization-Vote-FAQs-2.png” title_text=”Strike Authorization Vote FAQs (2)” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] We set a Strike Deadline for TUESDAY, MAY 21st at 5am If WWU Admin don’t come to the table with fair proposals before then, ESEs won’t go to work. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.20.4″
- [2024 ESE Strike FAQ](https://wawu-union.org/2024/04/11/2024-ese-strike-faq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Strike-Authorization-Vote-FAQs-2.png” title_text=”Strike Authorization Vote FAQs (2)” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] We set a Strike Deadline for TUESDAY, MAY 21st at 5am If WWU Admin don’t come to the table with fair proposals before then, ESEs won’t go to work. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.20.4″
- [2024 ESE Strike Authorization Vote](https://wawu-union.org/2024/05/06/2024-ese-sav/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#194686″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Educational-Student-Employees.png” title_text=”Educational Student Employees” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”349.6px” custom_padding=”36px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SAV-Graphic.png” title_text=”SAV Graphic” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”132%|132%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”34px||34px||true|” custom_padding=”||38px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_countdown_timer title=”Strike Authorization Vote Closes In” date_time=”2024-05-09 23:00″
- [2025-OSE Strike Authorization Vote](https://wawu-union.org/2025/05/06/2025-ose-sav/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#194686″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Operational-Student-Employees.png” title_text=”Operational Student Employees” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”349.6px” custom_padding=”36px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SAV-Graphic.svg” title_text=”SAV Graphic” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”132%|132%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”34px||34px||true|” custom_padding=”||38px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_countdown_timer title=”Strike Authorization Vote Closes In” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”
- [2022 ESE FAQ](https://wawu-union.org/2022/08/18/2022-ese-faq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to frequently asked questions below. Don’t find the answer you’re looking for? Email us at info@wawu-union.org [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] General Questions [/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is WAWU / UAW?” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.20.4″
- [2024-NOMINATION FORMS](https://wawu-union.org/2024/10/01/2024-nominations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave2″ bottom_divider_color=”#194686″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” header_font_size=”76px” header_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0.09em” header_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0.02em” header_text_shadow_color=”#BED2EB” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”||25px|||” custom_margin=”||28px|||”] WAWU ELECTION NOMINATION HUB [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”0px|||||” background_color=”#194686″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”0px|||||” background_color=”#FFFFFF” sticky_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|17px|17px|17px|17px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”
- [2024 ESEs on Strike](https://wawu-union.org/2024/05/19/2024-eses-on-strike/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#194686″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Copy-of-Strike-Authorization-Vote-FAQs.png” title_text=”Copy of Strike Authorization Vote FAQs” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_height=”226px” custom_padding=”|||240px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”46px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Strike Resources and Updates [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”17px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] WHAT ARE WE STRIKING FOR?
- [2023-ESE Weekly Bargaining Newsletter](https://wawu-union.org/2023/05/04/2023-ese-weekly-bargaining-newsletter/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” meta=”off” featured_image=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blog _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” include_categories=”13″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [23-24 Bargaining](https://wawu-union.org/2023/05/04/23-24_bargaining/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||50px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||-26px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] United we BARGAIN. Divided we beg. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1b4684″ min_height=”350.8px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||9px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”59px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Progress Tracker [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″
- [May 13, 2025: Joyce Lopes Email to Faculty/Staff](https://wawu-union.org/2025/05/15/may-13-2025-joyce-lopes-email-to-faculty-staff/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] From: VPBFA Office Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 3:00:26 PMCc: VPBFA Office; WWU Employees BCCSubject: Update on Operational Student Employees and Collective Bargaining Developments Dear University Community, With all that is going on this term, we want to keep
- [March 10, 2025: Liz Parkes Email](https://wawu-union.org/2025/05/15/march-10-2025-liz-parkes-email/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] From: Liz Parkes Date: Mon, Mar 10, 2025 at 1:18 PMSubject: Re: Follow up on WAWU’s meeting Dear Ms. Bowles: Thank you for your email. To clarify, during our meeting with operational students on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the university [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] From: Liz Parkes Date: Mon, Mar 10, 2025 at 1:18 PMSubject: Re: Follow up on WAWU’s meeting Dear Ms. Bowles: Thank you for your email. To clarify, during our meeting with operational students on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the university
- [OSE-Status-Update-May-2025](https://wawu-union.org/2025/05/15/ose-status-update-may-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Update on our union Many of you received an email from Joyce Lopes regarding the Operational Student Employee’s ongoing union recognition campaign. In it she correctly states that we have voted to authorize a work stoppage, but incorrectly states that [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Update on our union Many of you received an email from Joyce Lopes regarding the Operational Student Employee’s ongoing union recognition campaign. In it she correctly states that we have voted to authorize a work stoppage, but incorrectly states that
- [2026 BARGAINING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/02/2026-bargaining-committee-elections/) - Nominations are open for the 2026 Bargaining Committee! Our 2026 Joint Bargaining Committee will be composed of 12 student employees. 6 ESEs will be appointed internally by the Executive Board and ratified by the Membership. 6 OSEs will be directly elected. To qualify for nomination, you must have worked a job on campus in the Nominations are open for the 2026 Bargaining Committee! Our 2026 Joint Bargaining Committee will be composed of 12 student employees. 6 ESEs will be appointed internally by the Executive Board and ratified by the Membership. 6 OSEs will be directly elected. To qualify for nomination, you must have worked a job on campus in the
- [RESLIFE WINTER TRAINING PAY DISCREPANCIES](https://wawu-union.org/2026/02/09/reslife-winter-training-pay-discrepancies/) - All student employees within Resident Life who attended the Winter Quarter all-hands training were paid out at the 2025 rate of $19.00 per hour. This was in violation of the OSE Terms and Conditions of Employment, as well as Section A, Subsection IV of the Resident Advisor contract (and similar provisions in other position's contract), which All student employees within Resident Life who attended the Winter Quarter all-hands training were paid out at the 2025 rate of $19.00 per hour. This was in violation of the OSE Terms and Conditions of Employment, as well as Section A, Subsection IV of the Resident Advisor contract (and similar provisions in other position's contract), which
- [ADVOCACY & CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT TRAININGS [WINTER 2026]](https://wawu-union.org/2026/01/22/advocacy-contract-enforcement-trainings-winter-2026/) - Hello!The ACE team is responsible for empowering student workers to achieve the working conditions we deserve. We work directly with union members and university management to enforce the contract between WWU and WAWU, and we use legal and procedural tools to ensure Western respects the rules we’ve mutually agreed upon. We help all student workers Hello!The ACE team is responsible for empowering student workers to achieve the working conditions we deserve. We work directly with union members and university management to enforce the contract between WWU and WAWU, and we use legal and procedural tools to ensure Western respects the rules we’ve mutually agreed upon. We help all student workers
- [ADVOCACY & CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT TRAININGS [FALL 2025]](https://wawu-union.org/2025/10/31/advocacy-contract-enforcement-trainings-fall-2025/) - Hello! The ACE Committee has two upcoming orientation sessions this quarter, on November 8th and November 16th. The ACE team is responsible for empowering student workers to achieve the working conditions we deserve. We work directly with union members and university management to enforce the contract between WWU and WAWU, and we use legal and Hello! The ACE Committee has two upcoming orientation sessions this quarter, on November 8th and November 16th. The ACE team is responsible for empowering student workers to achieve the working conditions we deserve. We work directly with union members and university management to enforce the contract between WWU and WAWU, and we use legal and
- [WAWU-UAW 4929 STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINE](https://wawu-union.org/2025/01/24/palestine-solidarity-resolution/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]WAWU-UAW 4929 Stands in Solidarity With Palestine WHEREAS, WAWU has stood in solidarity with the Palestinian Liberation Movement since the union’s inception, bargaining our first, historic contract in tandem with the negotiations carried out by representatives of the Popular [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]WAWU-UAW 4929 Stands in Solidarity With Palestine WHEREAS, WAWU has stood in solidarity with the Palestinian Liberation Movement since the union’s inception, bargaining our first, historic contract in tandem with the negotiations carried out by representatives of the Popular
- [STATEMENT AGAINST ATTACKS ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND WORKING PEOPLE](https://wawu-union.org/2025/03/13/statement-against-attacks-on-higher-education/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] WAWU-UAW Local 4929 represents 2,500 student employees. Every day we work to ensure that our students, our peers, and our communities have a clean, safe, and effective place to learn and grow. Our work, and the work of millions of [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] WAWU-UAW Local 4929 represents 2,500 student employees. Every day we work to ensure that our students, our peers, and our communities have a clean, safe, and effective place to learn and grow. Our work, and the work of millions of
- [Open Letter to the WWU Community](https://wawu-union.org/2024/05/06/open-letter-to-the-wwu-community/) - Open-Letter-to-the-WAWU-Community-2024-05-04Download Open-Letter-to-the-WAWU-Community-2024-05-04Download
- [Remind me about the 2023 election](https://wawu-union.org/2023/05/16/remind-me-about-the-election/) - Page to get a calendar reminder for theelection [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Add a reminder to vote to your calendar! Our election will start Monday May 29th. PERC and its balloting partner, IntelliVote, will be sending out ballots electronically. Each person will get a PIN in one email, and a ballot
- [ESE BC Election Updates, Tuesday Sept 19th](https://wawu-union.org/2023/09/19/bc-election-updates-tuesday-sept-19th/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Last night, nominations for the Bargaining Committee closed. The results of the nomination period are shown below. 4 candidates were elected by acclamation (they were not contested), and 1 seat will be decided via election later this week. The following 4 [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Last night, nominations for the Bargaining Committee closed. The results of the nomination period are shown below. 4 candidates were elected by acclamation (they were not contested), and 1 seat will be decided via election later this week. The following 4
- [We're having an election to get certified!](https://wawu-union.org/2023/04/27/may23-election/) - 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! [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Please take a minute to vote in the offical election to form our union! ⇒ Access your ballot here ⇒ Get help finding your PIN here ⇒ Let us know you voted (below) when you finished [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column
- [Bargaining Committee Town Hall Wednesday, 3/29/23!](https://wawu-union.org/2023/03/28/bargaining-committee-town-hall-wednesday-3-29-23/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] 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 – [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] 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 –
- [Operational Student Employees Have Filed for Recognition!!!](https://wawu-union.org/2023/12/23/1118/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] 12/13/23 Operational Student Employees Have Filed for Recognition!!! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] On December 13th, 2023, all 1,100 of us deemed “operational” student [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] 12/13/23 Operational Student Employees Have Filed for Recognition!!! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] On December 13th, 2023, all 1,100 of us deemed “operational” student
- [Meet Your ESE Bargaining Committee Candidates](https://wawu-union.org/2023/09/15/meet-your-bargaining-committee-candidates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_team_member name=”Emely Spencer” position=”Candidate for Research Assistant position” image_url=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/emely_spencer.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] I want to be part of the conversation as I’ve been a research assistant for 5 years at western. I also am I communication major so I [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_team_member name=”Emely Spencer” position=”Candidate for Research Assistant position” image_url=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/emely_spencer.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] I want to be part of the conversation as I’ve been a research assistant for 5 years at western. I also am I communication major so I
- [RSVP to your Union Orientation!](https://wawu-union.org/2023/09/08/fall23orientation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] id=”JotFormIFrame-232406673822052″ title=”RSVP to your Union Orientation!” onload=”window.parent.scrollTo(0,0)” allowtransparency=”true” allowfullscreen=”true” allow=”geolocation; microphone; camera” src=”https://form.jotform.com/232406673822052″ frameborder=”0″ style=”min-width:100%;max-width:100%;height:2639px;border:none;” scrolling=”no” [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] id=”JotFormIFrame-232406673822052″ title=”RSVP to your Union Orientation!” onload=”window.parent.scrollTo(0,0)” allowtransparency=”true” allowfullscreen=”true” allow=”geolocation; microphone; camera” src=”https://form.jotform.com/232406673822052″ frameborder=”0″ style=”min-width:100%;max-width:100%;height:2639px;border:none;” scrolling=”no” [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Operational Student Employee Bargaining Committee Election Results 7/22](https://wawu-union.org/2024/07/22/operational-student-employee-bargaining-committee-election-results-7-22/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”5px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Meet the OSE Bargaining Committee! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] The nomination period for our first ever Bargaining Committee (BC) election for Operational Student Employees (OSEs) ended on Sunday, July 22nd at 11:59pm. At that [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”5px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Meet the OSE Bargaining Committee! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] The nomination period for our first ever Bargaining Committee (BC) election for Operational Student Employees (OSEs) ended on Sunday, July 22nd at 11:59pm. At that
- [OSE BC Nomination Period Extended 7/17](https://wawu-union.org/2024/07/19/2184/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Members of the Operational Student Employee (OSE) Organizing Committee (OC) voted at the OC meeting on Wednesday night to extend the Nomination Period for our first OSE Bargaining Committee (BC) elections from Wednesday, July 17th to Sunday, July [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Members of the Operational Student Employee (OSE) Organizing Committee (OC) voted at the OC meeting on Wednesday night to extend the Nomination Period for our first OSE Bargaining Committee (BC) elections from Wednesday, July 17th to Sunday, July
- [UAW Endorsed Washington State Candidates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/07/24/uaw-endorsed-washington-state-candidates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1b4684″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Washington State Elections” button_url=”https://uawendorsements.org/map/washington/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”WAWU Endorsed Candidates” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_align=”left” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] With over 2500 members, WAWU student employees make up a large portion of the voting body in Bellingham. As members of the United Auto Workers, WWU [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1b4684″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Washington State Elections” button_url=”https://uawendorsements.org/map/washington/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”WAWU Endorsed Candidates” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_align=”left” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] With over 2500 members, WAWU student employees make up a large portion of the voting body in Bellingham. As members of the United Auto Workers, WWU
- [Strike FAQ for OSE'S](https://wawu-union.org/2024/05/17/strike-faq-for-oses/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Who is an ESE? Who is an OSE? ? ESEs are: tutors, teaching assistants, lab assistants, faculty assistants, research assistants, peer advisors, and library assistants OSEs are: program support staff, recreation assistants, clerks, laborers, lifeguards, resident advisors, custodians, [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Who is an ESE? Who is an OSE? ? ESEs are: tutors, teaching assistants, lab assistants, faculty assistants, research assistants, peer advisors, and library assistants OSEs are: program support staff, recreation assistants, clerks, laborers, lifeguards, resident advisors, custodians,
- [First OSE Bargaining Committee Election!](https://wawu-union.org/2024/07/10/first-ose-bargaining-committee-election/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] OSE Bargaining Committee Elections Announcement Nominations for the OSE Bargaining Committee are now open. Accept your nomination before the deadline on Wednesday, July 17th! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”89px” custom_margin=”-31px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Accept your OSE Bargaining Committee Nomination using THIS FORM [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] OSE Bargaining Committee Elections Announcement Nominations for the OSE Bargaining Committee are now open. Accept your nomination before the deadline on Wednesday, July 17th! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”89px” custom_margin=”-31px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Accept your OSE Bargaining Committee Nomination using THIS FORM
- [OCT 24 EXEC BOARD NOMINATION ACCEPTANCE FORM](https://wawu-union.org/2024/10/01/oct-24-exec-board-nomination-acceptance-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DETAILS OF THE FIRST WAWU EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS, CLICK HERE [/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] id=”JotFormIFrame-242737812834058″ title=”WAWU Executive Board Nomination Acceptance” onload=”window.parent.scrollTo(0,0)” allowtransparency=”true” allow=”geolocation; microphone; camera; fullscreen” src=”https://form.jotform.com/242737812834058″ frameborder=”0″ [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DETAILS OF THE FIRST WAWU EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS, CLICK HERE [/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] id=”JotFormIFrame-242737812834058″ title=”WAWU Executive Board Nomination Acceptance” onload=”window.parent.scrollTo(0,0)” allowtransparency=”true” allow=”geolocation; microphone; camera; fullscreen” src=”https://form.jotform.com/242737812834058″ frameborder=”0″
- [WAWU-UAW Voter GUIDE](https://wawu-union.org/2024/10/21/2832/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”43px” header_3_font=”ABeeZee|700|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” text_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”] WAWU-UAW Local 4929 Voter Guide [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0168-1.jpg” alt=”WAWU Members Posing for a picture with Governor Jay Inslee at Door Knocking event against State Initiative [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”43px” header_3_font=”ABeeZee|700|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” text_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”] WAWU-UAW Local 4929 Voter Guide [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0168-1.jpg” alt=”WAWU Members Posing for a picture with Governor Jay Inslee at Door Knocking event against State Initiative
- [WAWU’s operational student employees fight for recognition](https://wawu-union.org/2024/11/16/wawus-operational-student-employees-fight-for-recognition/) - During the 2024 Legislative Session, OSEs submitted a bill that defines bargaining rights for Student Workers at all Washington Regional Universities. Despite widespread support from student employees and Western itself, the bill unfortunately did not get passed. Read more about the bill and our fight for recognition in the Front. Western Washington University refuses to During the 2024 Legislative Session, OSEs submitted a bill that defines bargaining rights for Student Workers at all Washington Regional Universities. Despite widespread support from student employees and Western itself, the bill unfortunately did not get passed. Read more about the bill and our fight for recognition in the Front. Western Washington University refuses to
- [2026 BARGAINING SURVEY OPENS!](https://wawu-union.org/2026/01/22/2026-bargaining-survey-opens/) - Our 2026 bargaining survey is out! This survey is open to all student employees at Western Washington University, and will inform our initial demands (to be voted upon by the membership at the February MMM. Complete your survey here! If there’s anything else you’d like to share, or you encounter an error with this form, Our 2026 bargaining survey is out! This survey is open to all student employees at Western Washington University, and will inform our initial demands (to be voted upon by the membership at the February MMM. Complete your survey here! If there’s anything else you’d like to share, or you encounter an error with this form,
- [OCT 2024 EXEC BOARD ELECTIONS ANNOUNCEMENT](https://wawu-union.org/2024/10/01/oct-2024-exec-board-elections-announcement/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] LOCAL 4929 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION Nominations for the first WAWU Executive Board Elections are now open. Accept your nomination (here) before the deadline at 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 10th! The Executive Board is the elected group of union members that [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] LOCAL 4929 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION Nominations for the first WAWU Executive Board Elections are now open. Accept your nomination (here) before the deadline at 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 10th! The Executive Board is the elected group of union members that
- [ESE Bargaining Session #18 and #19 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/04/22/ese-bargaining-session-18-and-19-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] If you have been reading our bargaining updates over the past couple of weeks, you’ll know that we are holding a Strike Authorization Vote (SAV) in two weeks on May 6-9th – but you may be [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] If you have been reading our bargaining updates over the past couple of weeks, you’ll know that we are holding a Strike Authorization Vote (SAV) in two weeks on May 6-9th – but you may be
- [ESE Bargaining Session #17 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/04/16/ese-bargaining-session-17-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Last week we had our 17th bargaining session! While we continue to make progress with WWU admin, it’s clear that they see us differently than other employees on campus. In response to our proposal of paid [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Last week we had our 17th bargaining session! While we continue to make progress with WWU admin, it’s clear that they see us differently than other employees on campus. In response to our proposal of paid
- [ESE Bargaining Session #16 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/04/02/ese-bargaining-session-16-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] We hope that your spring break was restful and that you’re heading into this new quarter rejuvenated and ready to stand together to fight for our first contract as Western Academic Workers United (WAWU-UAW)! We had [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] We hope that your spring break was restful and that you’re heading into this new quarter rejuvenated and ready to stand together to fight for our first contract as Western Academic Workers United (WAWU-UAW)! We had
- [ESE Bargaining Session #14 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/03/11/ese-bargaining-session-14-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] TLDR: Add your name to our petition and add your voice to our rally to show Western that we are committed to finding a solution where our reality doesn’t mean student workers have to drop out [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] TLDR: Add your name to our petition and add your voice to our rally to show Western that we are committed to finding a solution where our reality doesn’t mean student workers have to drop out
- [ESE Bargaining Session #13 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/03/05/ese-bargaining-session-13-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] TLDR: RSVP to come to our Western Academic Workers United (WAWU) Monthly Membership Meeting (3/12) to get updates and learn more about what’s been going on! Also, if you haven’t yet, sign our “Fully Fund Western” [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] TLDR: RSVP to come to our Western Academic Workers United (WAWU) Monthly Membership Meeting (3/12) to get updates and learn more about what’s been going on! Also, if you haven’t yet, sign our “Fully Fund Western”
- [ESE Bargaining Session #12 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/02/27/ese-bargaining-session-12-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] TLDR: Add your name to our “Fully Fund Western” petition RIGHT NOW to show the university that we are committed to working together to save our educational and working experiences from budget cuts. We had another [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] TLDR: Add your name to our “Fully Fund Western” petition RIGHT NOW to show the university that we are committed to working together to save our educational and working experiences from budget cuts. We had another
- [ESE Bargaining Session #11 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/02/20/ese-bargaining-session-11-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] TLDR: Us Educational Student Employees deserve competitive living wages, tuition waivers, and fee waivers. Western’s biggest excuse is that they don’t have “enough money” to make that happen, but we know that WWU is the least [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] TLDR: Us Educational Student Employees deserve competitive living wages, tuition waivers, and fee waivers. Western’s biggest excuse is that they don’t have “enough money” to make that happen, but we know that WWU is the least
- [ESE Bargaining Session #10 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/02/12/ese-bargaining-session-10-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] TLDR: Western brought their wages proposal to the table this week and… spoiler alert it shows that they absolutely do NOT value the labor we bring to this university. We NEED to hear your thoughts on [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] TLDR: Western brought their wages proposal to the table this week and… spoiler alert it shows that they absolutely do NOT value the labor we bring to this university. We NEED to hear your thoughts on
- [ESE Bargaining Session #1 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2023/10/03/update-summary-from-1st-bargaining-session/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Yesterday afternoon, we started negotiating our first ever contract with WWU admin. The 10 of us elected Bargaining Committee members and almost 20 other Educational Student Employees from across campus showed up to the Old Main Solarium, where we [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Yesterday afternoon, we started negotiating our first ever contract with WWU admin. The 10 of us elected Bargaining Committee members and almost 20 other Educational Student Employees from across campus showed up to the Old Main Solarium, where we
- [ESE Bargaining Session #2 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2023/11/03/bargaining-session-2-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Yesterday afternoon, we went back to the bargaining table with WWU admin. We headed in with a lot of momentum and we’re quickly working our way through the early articles of our contract. Over the course of [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Yesterday afternoon, we went back to the bargaining table with WWU admin. We headed in with a lot of momentum and we’re quickly working our way through the early articles of our contract. Over the course of
- [ESE Bargaining Session #3 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2023/11/22/bargaining-session-3-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Yesterday we went back to the bargaining table for our third round of negotiations with WWU admin. Over the course of the afternoon, we Tentatively Agreed to two articles and proposed four new ones. Check out the full text [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Yesterday we went back to the bargaining table for our third round of negotiations with WWU admin. Over the course of the afternoon, we Tentatively Agreed to two articles and proposed four new ones. Check out the full text
- [ESE Bargaining Session #4 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2023/12/01/bargaining-session-4-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Two big pieces of news! First, we have 14 OPEN SPOTS on our Bargaining Committee. The BC voted to expand itself this week, and we’re so excited to welcome tons of new people into the heart of [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Two big pieces of news! First, we have 14 OPEN SPOTS on our Bargaining Committee. The BC voted to expand itself this week, and we’re so excited to welcome tons of new people into the heart of
- [ESE Bargaining Session #5 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2023/12/08/bargaining-session-5-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Huge news from the bargaining table this week! On Tuesday afternoon, we Tentatively Agreed to two absolutely crucial articles: 1) Training and 2) Workspace and Materials. In our Training article, we won the right to be [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Huge news from the bargaining table this week! On Tuesday afternoon, we Tentatively Agreed to two absolutely crucial articles: 1) Training and 2) Workspace and Materials. In our Training article, we won the right to be
- [ESE Bargaining Session #6 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/01/17/bargaining-session-6-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] At the bargaining session yesterday, we finally proposed all of our major contract articles by passing them across the table! Over 50 ESEs presented our demands for wages, tuition & fee waivers, parking, housing and healthcare, [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] At the bargaining session yesterday, we finally proposed all of our major contract articles by passing them across the table! Over 50 ESEs presented our demands for wages, tuition & fee waivers, parking, housing and healthcare,
- [ESE Bargaining Session #7 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/01/26/bargaining-session-7-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] As Educational Student Employees, we won the right last year to collectively bargain for our working conditions. Our counterparts who do similar work with different job titles (Operational Student Employees) are currently fighting for their own [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] As Educational Student Employees, we won the right last year to collectively bargain for our working conditions. Our counterparts who do similar work with different job titles (Operational Student Employees) are currently fighting for their own
- [ESE Bargaining Session #8 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/02/02/bargaining-session-8-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Welcome to your weekly bargaining updates! As usual, we are keeping up the pace of bargaining to build our first contract as soon as possible. This week, we passed eight counter proposals across the table to [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Welcome to your weekly bargaining updates! As usual, we are keeping up the pace of bargaining to build our first contract as soon as possible. This week, we passed eight counter proposals across the table to
- [ESE Bargaining Session #9 Updates](https://wawu-union.org/2024/02/11/bargaining-session-9-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] TLDR: Western continues to cling to the “bare legal minimum” protections that are obviously not cutting it for Educational Student Workers. Their reluctance to move towards us in the face of research and testimonies is yet [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] TLDR: Western continues to cling to the “bare legal minimum” protections that are obviously not cutting it for Educational Student Workers. Their reluctance to move towards us in the face of research and testimonies is yet
- [Sign our Initial Bargaining Demands](https://wawu-union.org/2023/07/25/sign-our-initial-bargaining-demands/) - These demands lay out a vision for how we want to transform working conditions at WWU. Sign on to join our vision. [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] id=”JotFormIFrame-231976402856161″ title=”WAWU IBDs Sign-On” onload=”window.parent.scrollTo(0,0)” allowtransparency=”true” allowfullscreen=”true” allow=”geolocation; microphone; camera” src=”https://form.jotform.com/231976402856161″ frameborder=”0″ style=”min-width:100%;max-width:100%;height:4050px;border:none;” scrolling=”no” [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [We won our election by 98%!](https://wawu-union.org/2023/06/12/we-won-our-election-by-98/) - The vote to form WAWU-UAW has concluded, and 98% of ESEs have voted in favor of a union! [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: STUDENT WORKERS AT WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OVERWHELMINGLY VOTE YES TO FORM A UNION WAWU-UAW is part of a wave of academic
- [Let us know you voted in the election!](https://wawu-union.org/2023/05/24/let-us-know-you-voted-in-the-election/) - Quick put your name to let us know you voted! [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] id=”JotFormIFrame-231446156472052″ title=”Let us know you voted!” onload=”window.parent.scrollTo(0,0)” allowtransparency=”true” allowfullscreen=”true” allow=”geolocation; microphone; camera” src=”https://form.jotform.com/231446156472052″ frameborder=”0″ style=”min-width:100%;max-width:100%;height:739px;border:none;” scrolling=”no” [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [WAWU OSEs Are Forming a Union! See us in the Stand](https://wawu-union.org/2023/05/04/wawu-oses-are-forming-a-union-see-us-in-the-stand/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Stand: More WWU student workers seek union” image=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/the_stand_screenshot.png” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”the_stand_screenshot” link_option_url_new_window=”on” link_option_url=”https://www.thestand.org/2023/05/more-wwu-student-workers-seek-union/”]“The truth is that the university could not run without student employees.” Read more.[/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Stand: More WWU student workers seek union” image=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/the_stand_screenshot.png” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”the_stand_screenshot” link_option_url_new_window=”on” link_option_url=”https://www.thestand.org/2023/05/more-wwu-student-workers-seek-union/”]“The truth is that the university could not run without student employees.” Read more.[/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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- [Home](https://wawu-union.org/) - WAWU is the union of academic student employees at Western Washington University. Join us and get involved!
- [Governance](https://wawu-union.org/governance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] OUR UNION’S GOVERNANCE [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] MEMBERSHIP Our union is our membership! Every decision is a member-led decision made at Monthly Membership Meetings, which are open to all members. Monthly Membership meetings are on the third Thursday of every
- [Operational Student Employees](https://wawu-union.org/operational-student-employees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] OPERATIONAL STUDENT EMPLOYEES [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blog posts_number=”2″ include_categories=”17,83″ show_thumbnail=”off” use_manual_excerpt=”off” excerpt_length=”150″ show_more=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1-1.png” title_text=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Join WAWU as a Member](https://wawu-union.org/educational-student-employees/jointheunion/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] id=”JotFormIFrame-241436472619056″ title=”WAWU-UAW Membership” onload=”window.parent.scrollTo(0,0)” allowtransparency=”true” allow=”geolocation; microphone; camera; fullscreen” src=”https://form.jotform.com/241436472619056/prefill/6a432182363163b803e799277d5b” frameborder=”0″ style=”min-width:100%;max-width:100%;height:4539px;border:none;” scrolling=”yes” [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [2026-2028tentative Agreement](https://wawu-union.org/2026-2028-ta/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#194686″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”] Tentative Agreement [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Read through our Tentative Agreement with WWU! The first ever wall-to-wall contract at Western! Vote to ratify the
- [Contract Action Team](https://wawu-union.org/cat/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#194686″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-10075630-8185-41a2-b3c4-e8a625ec7899″ background_image=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260A5957-scaled.jpg” background_blend=”darken” top_divider_style=”mountains” top_divider_color=”#194686″ bottom_divider_style=”wave2″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-10075630-8185-41a2-b3c4-e8a625ec7899%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”100px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=”What is A Contract Action Team (CAT)?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#BED2EB” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] It will take all 2,000+ Student Workers at Western working together to win the
- [2026 Bargaining](https://wawu-union.org/2026-bargaining/) - Bargaining Record Our official bargaining record can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1caM3buhziXqQbXFw1wzbCQEHslnaTYvu8cL3FEul_jY/edit?usp=sharing If you have any questions or thoughts about the current state of our contract or proposals, please reach out! You can get ahold of us at bargaining2026@wawu-union.org Bargaining Committee: The 2026 Joint Bargaining Committee Election concluded on March 6th and results can be viewed
- [Advocacy & Contract Enforcement Committee](https://wawu-union.org/ace/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(10,10,10,0.7)” background_image=”https://wawu-union.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace_Speaking_Horizontal_Mayday2025-1024×683.png” background_blend=”darken” top_divider_color=”#194686″ top_divider_flip=”horizontal” bottom_divider_style=”asymmetric4″ bottom_divider_color=”#194686″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Contact ACE” button_url=”mailto:ace@wawu-union.org?subject=Workplace%20Concern%3A%20%3CYour%20Workplace%3E” button_text=”Email us here!” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ background_color=”rgba(27,70,132,0.71)” global_colors_info=”{}”] Are you experiencing an issue in your workplace, a contract violation, or workplace safety issue? Please let us know! The ACE committee is composed of
- [Development](https://wawu-union.org/g-mmubfxjueptlwxmpre7ggnazvkbpmkxjhe6ghcw-8-gvydajbcs_6njmej/)
- [Elections Committee](https://wawu-union.org/elections/) - Election Results Archive Elections Archive Elections Committee Operations
- [Contract](https://wawu-union.org/contract/) - ESE 24-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement OSE Terms of Employment
- [Monthly Membership Meeting Resources](https://wawu-union.org/monthly-membership-meeting-resources/) - Recent Eboard Minutes No results found. Please email contact@wawu-union.org to report this issue Recent Financial Reports No results found. Useful Links: Executive Operations WAWU Discord Union News
- [Elections Committee Operations](https://wawu-union.org/elections/elections-committee-operations/) - This page is under development! We will have content posted here soon explaining election guidelines and the local's bylaws which govern our elections. In the meantime, please email elections@wawu-union.org with any questions
- [Local Bylaws](https://wawu-union.org/bylaws/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] WAWU-UAW 4929 BYLAWS Approved by vote of the membership September 2024. Ratified by the International Executive Board in February 2025. Final Bylaws Draft for Review Article 1, Name Section 1. This Organization shall be known as Local No.
- [Executive Operations](https://wawu-union.org/governance/executive-operations/) - This is an archive of records produced by our Executive Board. Please contact eboard@wawu-union.org with any questions or requests for other documents.
- [ELECTIONS ARCHIVE](https://wawu-union.org/elections-archive-2/) - 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
- [News & Updates](https://wawu-union.org/news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_blog include_categories=”all” show_thumbnail=”off” show_more=”on” show_author=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” header_font=”NotBridge||||||||” header_font_size=”48px” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Calendar](https://wawu-union.org/calendar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ comments=”off” author=”off” date=”off”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code admin_label=”Calendar Embed” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] This calendar is actively used by organizers within WAWU, and should be mostly up to date. Some events are
- [2026 Joint Collective Bargaining Survey](https://wawu-union.org/3577-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]2026 Bargaining Survey[/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]If there’s anything else you’d like to share, or you encounter an error
- [Monthly Membership Meetings](https://wawu-union.org/monthly-membership-meetings/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Western Academic Workers United holds meetings for the general membership on a monthly basis. These meetings are traditionally held on the third Thursday of the month in
- [Combating Misinformation](https://wawu-union.org/operational-student-employees/2025-ose-sav/combatting-misinformation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”50px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Misinformation FACT SHEET [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Student employees have been receiving a breadth of misinformation around the potential Operational Student Employee (OSE) strike. We want to combat this narrative and provide support for students,
- [OSE Strike FAQ](https://wawu-union.org/ose-strike-faq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Strike & Bargaining FAQ – WAWU / OSEs & ESEs [/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Your Title Goes Here” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” open=”on” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_css_main_element=”display:none;” icon_color=”#194686″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#194686″ open_toggle_text_color=”#194686″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||” border_color_all=”#194686″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Your content goes here. Edit or
- [Recent Updates](https://wawu-union.org/recent-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”50px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Support for Our Union [/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://givebutter.com/WAWUOSE” button_text=”Click to Support the OSE Strike Fund” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#194686″ button_border_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” button_border_radius=”0px” button_font=”|700|||||||” button_on_hover=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Click
- [Strike FAQ](https://wawu-union.org/strike-faq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” header_font_size=”50px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Strike FAQ [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Why are we considering a strike now? A majority of OSE have decided we want a union TWICE (2) in the last 16 months!! And the admin continues to
- [OSE Strike FAQ for ESEs](https://wawu-union.org/operational-student-employees/2025-ose-sav/ese-faq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] OSE Strike FAQ for ESEs As of 5/12/2025: Operational Student Employee (OSE) have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike, with 94% of respondents voting “yes”. This means that should it become necessary, a strike of Western employees may occur within
- [ESE Bargaining Committee](https://wawu-union.org/educational-student-employees/23-24_bargaining/esebc/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Meet the Bargaining Committee! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] The nomination period for the most recent vacancy election ended at 11:59pm on Sunday, March 17th, 2024. At that point, 3 educational student employees (ESE) had accepted their nominations! Since there were
- [OSE Authorization Card](https://wawu-union.org/operational-student-employees/ose-authorization-card/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ background_color=”#194686″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” header_font_size=”58px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ header_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0.04em” header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_text_color=”#FFFFFF”] OPERATIONAL STUDENT EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZATION CARD [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” top_divider_style=”wave2″ top_divider_height=”77px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”74px|||||” custom_margin=”-10px|||||” prev_background_color=”#194686″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”
- [24-27 ESE Contract](https://wawu-union.org/educational-student-employees/ese-contract/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||19px|||” custom_padding=”49px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Educational Student Employee Contract [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-44px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”||69px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1em” custom_margin=”13px|||||” custom_padding=”||17px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT by and between WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY And WESTERN ACADEMIC WORKERS UNITED International Union,
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