WWU student employees authorize strike as negotiations continue

Student employees at Western Washington University have authorized a strike if significant progress isn’t made in negotiations.

“These workers play an invaluable role in teaching classes, doing research, advising and tutoring students and other valuable work that makes Western run,” stated the news release. “We love our work, but too many of us are constantly struggling to get by on minimum wage, and worry about whether we can continue to work and study here. Our contract demands will allow us to focus on our work and make Western the equitable and accessible public institution that it should be,” Taylar Christianson, a tutor in the research and writing studio, said via the news release.

The union is meeting later on Friday to discuss what it plans to do. However, more bargaining sessions are scheduled. KIRO Newsradio has reached out to WWU for comment., the university filed an Unfair Labor Practice Complaint with the Washington State Public Employees Relations Commission against UAW 4121 on Tuesday.

Sports Weather Traffic Talk And Community. Home Mynorthwest.Com

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Northern Lights may grace Western Washington skies Friday nightMother Nature is giving us a special treat. If you're in the right spot, you could see the Northern Lights in Western Washington.
Source: Mynorthwest - 🏆 438. / 53 Read more »

Much needed rain coming to Western Washington this weekendThe warm sunshine in Western Washington is going to take some time off this weekend. A Pacific frontal system is expected to bring rainfall.
Source: Mynorthwest - 🏆 438. / 53 Read more »

Southern California has received more rain than Western WashingtonIn Southern California, Los Angeles recorded 18.8 inches – 5.9 more inches of rain than Western Washington, according to SEA.
Source: Mynorthwest - 🏆 438. / 53 Read more »

Western Washington students walk out against Israel-Hamas warAround 100 West Seattle High School students joined other groups across the nation in protesting against the Israel-Hamas war.
Source: Mynorthwest - 🏆 438. / 53 Read more »

Seattle weather: Last warm day in Western Washington for a whileEnjoy Tuesday, because Seattle will be looking at much cooler and wetter weather the rest of the week.
Source: fox13seattle - 🏆 328. / 59 Read more »

FOX13 News | Seattle & Western WashingtonNews from Pierce County, Washington.
Source: fox13seattle - 🏆 328. / 59 Read more »