LOCAL
UW Postdocs reach tentative deal on historic first contract
SEATTLE (May 31, 2019) — Postdoctoral Scholars at the University of Washington, who voted to join UAW Local 4121 a year ago, reached a tentative agreement last night with UW Administration on a first-ever collective bargaining agreement. A ratification vote will be held in the next week.
“Our tentative agreement is an important milestone in our campaign to improve standards for research at UW and across the country,” said Tina Angerer, a Postdoc in the Bioengineering Department and bargaining team member. “One year after voting to form our union, we have negotiated a contract that our bargaining committee believes will improve the quality of life and working experience for all UW Postdocs going forward.”
The specific dates/times of the contract ratification vote will be announced Friday.