by UAW 4121 | Jun 2, 2014 | $15/hour minimum wage, Economic Justice / Power to the 99%, Membership Updates, Take Action
Today the Seattle City Council voted to pass a $15/hour minimum wage ordinance. This historic step would not have been possible without the activism of union and community members- including UAW 4121 members – who fought passionately in the face of stiff...
by UAW 4121 | Mar 14, 2014 | $15/hour minimum wage, Economic Justice / Power to the 99%, Take Action
What: March for $15 on March 15th. When: Saturday (3/15). 1:00 p.m. march; 2:30 p.m. rally Where: Judkins Park to Seattle Central Community College More Info: http://15now.org/
by UAW 4121 | Mar 3, 2014 | A Stronger, More Accessible Public University, Economic Justice / Power to the 99%, Membership Updates, Transportation
Forum: What’s the Future of Public Transit? Wednesday March 5, at 6:30 p.m. (HUB 145) 20 of the 42 routes that serve UW are slated to be eliminated as part of a staggering 17% cut to King County bus services in the coming months. Nearly 30,000 UW students and staff...
by UAW 4121 | Jan 28, 2014 | Take Action, Transportation
Upcoming Actions January 29th and February 4th (Save Public Transit) February 7th (Lobby for Shared Prosperity in Olympia) This year’s “short” (60 Day) legislative session is underway, and we’re working with union members and community allies to push for restored...
by UAW 4121 | Dec 10, 2013 | A Stronger, More Accessible Public University, Membership Updates, Respect and Justice for Immigrants, Support a Better Budget for Higher Ed, The International Student Fee
International Students are a critical part of UW’s academic culture, but have increasingly been targeted for fee/tuition increases. A new petition created by a coalition of student groups asks the Board of Regents to reverse their decision to impose a new...
