by Willow Heidt | Apr 3, 2026 | 2026 Bargaining Updates, Bargaining Committee, ESE Bargaining, ESE News, OSE Bargaining, OSE News
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...
by Jase Kaeberlein | Mar 7, 2026 | Bargaining Committee, 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...
by Jase Kaeberlein | Feb 25, 2026 | Community Action and Partnerships Committee, OSE Bargaining
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...
by Jase Kaeberlein | Feb 23, 2026 | ESE Bargaining, OSE Bargaining
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...
by Jase Kaeberlein | Feb 2, 2026 | Election Updates, ESE Bargaining, OSE Bargaining
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...
