May 1, 2024
Hello Fellow ASEs!
Today is May Day, AKA International Workers’ Day!
UAW 4591 is co-hosting a May Day picnic in Pullman in Reaney Park Today 3 to 7 pm. Come celebrate with fellow ASEs and our community partners. Join us any time for free food and games!
Executive Board Election Opens Today
The voting period for contested Executive Board positions opened at 12AM TODAY, Wednesday May 1 and will remain open until 11:59 PM Friday May 3. The election will take place entirely online through the Election Buddy platform. All ASEs who are eligible to vote should have received a notification from Election Buddy at midnight last night. This notification will be sent as an email and SMS message (if you have a number on file) and will include a unique link to your ballot. Each member of the union can only vote once. A runoff election will occur between the two candidates who received the most votes on Monday May 6 if no candidate receives a majority (50%+1 votes of ballots cast). More information regarding the runoff will be communicated as necessary.
Information regarding nominees can be found in the election center. You must be a dues paying member to vote in this election. If you are unsure if you are a member, sign up for membership here before the election closes. If a ballot is submitted by an ASE who is not a member of UAW 4591, that ballot will be spoiled. If you did receive a ballot or would like to verify your membership status, please contact us at contact@wsucase.org
Membership dues are 1.44% of your monthly wage + a one-time $10 initiation fee. These dues fund access to valuable resources, including legal assistance to ensure that our rights are protected, staffing for our union, professional development opportunities, and more. Together, we can create a stronger, more equitable academic environment that prioritizes the well-being and success of all ASEs. Questions about membership? Visit our FAQ here and learn more about how our working conditions have changed since we’ve formed our union at the new Before vs. After comparison page on our website.
RSVP for the May Monthly Meeting – May 7th at 6PM!
Our May Monthly Member Meeting (on the first Tuesday of every month) is next week on May 7th at 6PM over zoom. This month, we will announce election results, swear in new officers, and discuss membership and orientations. The agenda for the meeting will be sent out next week.
RSVP Here to receive the zoom link to attend!
In Solidarity,
UAW 4591 Communications Committee (CommComm)
Carrington Moore
Yiran Guo
Beatrice Caffé
Alexander Messick
Alex Howard