UW Research Scientists/Engineers A-4 have been negotiating with members of UW’s bargaining committee since August for their first contract. In February, the union hosted a strike authorization which concluded with 959 total votes cast, and 91.7% of voting Research Scientists/Engineers A-4 voting Yes, demonstrating a super majority of represented RSEs support the UWRU bargaining unit calling a strike if circumstances warrant.
To learn more about UWRU and UW bargaining proposals, check out UWRU’s Bargaining Center webpage. Interested Research Scientists and Engineers A-4 can also sign up to attend upcoming bargaining sessions.