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 4, 2026 | Community Action and Partnerships Committee, OSE Bargaining
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...
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 17, 2026 | Election Updates, OSE Bargaining
OSE BC Candidate Alejandro 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...
by Jase Kaeberlein | Feb 1, 2026 | Community Action and Partnerships Committee, OSE Bargaining
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,...
