News and Resources for Immigrant and Undocumented Students/Scholars

UAW Local 4121 has long been at the forefront of defending the rights of immigrants and undocumented folks.  Following the November 2016 national elections we launched a long-term coalition strategy in recognition of the need to resist the Trump administration’s agenda.  This page chronicles actions and events organized by UAW Local 4121 members since 11/2016.

If you have any questions or concerns about your situation, please check the Resources section of this page, or contact the union’s International Solidarity Work Group at intl-solidarity@uaw4121.org.

News and Updates 

5/25: 4th Circuit Court ruling keeps Trump’s travel ban on hold

5/25: ACTION at the Graduate School – we are monitoring progress and will hold the UW accountable!

5/24: UW responds to summer funding demand – they are reaching out to all international students

5/19: ACTION: 4121 members march to the Graduate School and demand to speak with Dean Eaton!

5/19: UAW Local 4121’s second round of travel ban bargaining with UW; demand summer funding now and give UW a deadline of 5/24.

5/1: ACTION: UAW Local 4121 members confront UW administration demanding summer funding now for students impacted by the travel ban!

Mid-April: UW meets one of our demands and eliminates the International Student Fee – a victory we have been working towards for 4 years!  

4/6: UAW Local 4121’s first round of travel ban bargaining with UW – presented demands

3/16: Trump’s second travel ban halted by Federal Judge in Hawai’i.

3/11: Declaration of UAW Local 4121, filed as part of the Washington State Attorney General’s new lawsuit to block Trump’s Executive Order.

3/8: Video: Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant tells the story of UAW 4121 VP Arshiya Chime.

2/27: Petition in Support of International Students and Scholars.

2/18: Photo: Arash Tarkhan reports at UAW Local 4121 stewards training about his experience returning from Iran.

2/11: Video: Gov. Inslee comments on international students detained per the travel ban, including UAW member Arash Tarkhan.

2/9: Vancouver Daily Hive article details UAW Board member Arash Tarkhan’s journey home with help from UAW and its legal team Kristen Kussmann and Paul Drachler.

2/8: UW campus members rally in support of international students, as part of National Day of Action.

2/3: Radio: UAW Local 4121 Vice President Arshiya Chime discusses Trump Executive Order.

2/1: International Solidarity Work Group hosts a workshop to begin preparing bargaining agenda.

2/1: UAW Local 4121 submits a declaration as part of Attorney General Lawsuit Challenging Travel Ban.

2/1: When we fight, we win! Federal Judge blocks travel ban!

1/31: UAW 4121 holds Planning Meeting about travel ban

1/30: UAW 4121 Actions and Updates

1/28: Airport Actions and Lawsuits lead to stay against travel ban!

1/28: Action Alert: Protests at SeaTac Happening Now!

1/27: Video: UAW Local 4121 VP Arshiya Chime Speaks at Press Conference in anticipation of Travel Ban Executive Order

1/20: Photo: UAW 4121 Board Member Viral Shah participates in Immigration Roundtable with Congresswoman Jayapal.

12/15: Letter from Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant in support of Sanctuary Campus Demand.

12/15: Coverage by The Stranger of Sanctuary Campus Demand

12/15: Coverage by Seattle Times of Sanctuary Campus Demand

12/15: Coverage by University Herald of Sanctuary Campus Demand

12/15: Coverage by KUOW of Sanctuary Campus Demand

12/15: Press Release: Sanctuary Campus Demand

12/14: UAW Local 4121 hosts Immigration Forum

12/12: UW Union Coalition Letter, signed by 8 unions, demands UW become a “Sanctuary” Campus.

Resources