Local 4121 Announcements
Academic Student Employees – Initial Bargaining Demands Launched
On Nov. 16, over a hundred ASEs attended the launch of our Initial Bargaining Demands (IBDs) for the upcoming re-negotiation of the ASE contract in 2024! Through the bargaining survey, area meetings, organizing committees, and 1-1 conversations, ASEs made it clear what we want to see changed and where we want to focus our energy during bargaining. To let UW Admin know that they should take our negotiations seriously, all ASEs need to sign on to the IBDs! UW Admin needs to know that we stand together in support of these demands and are ready to fight for the contract we deserve.
All ASE members are empowered to join workgroups around the IBD topics we’re most excited about! Feel free to email ase-bargaining@uaw4121.org about which demands you want to help research and develop for bargaining:
- Increase Compensation
- Improve Healthcare
- Improve Workplace Equity
- Support non-citizen ASEs
- Increase support for family & caregiving
- Ensure an Accessible Workplace
- Expand Appointment Security
- Expand Union Rights
Elections Update
Results of the 4121 leadership election (vacant joint council and steward positions) will be shared via email later this week.
Research Scientists/Engineers – Final reminder of open enrollment!
UW Open Enrollment concludes tonight, 11/30, at 11:59pm. This is the once-a-year opportunity to make changes to your health plan or enroll in a Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) or the Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). See the ISC page on Open Enrollment for more information on the options and process. Current Kaiser subscribers should pay close attention to the significant increases in monthly premiums for next year. |
