Announcements
WAU Strike School
Sign up for Strike School! You will understand your power & how to wield union power; learn about types and purposes of various job actions; lay the foundation for a risk analysis by learning about Michigan/public employee labor law; review our plan to win; prepare to talk to each other and colleagues not attending Strike School about the importance of strike-readiness, to mobilize as many WAU members as possible. Strike School will be one hour sessions on Zoom — all sessions are the same, choose one.
Bargaining in Brief: Zoom Updates
Join the Bargaining Team for short updates on Wednesdays at 4 pm.
AAUP Summer Institute Coming to WSU: August 1–4
The AAUP Summer Institute will be held on our campus from August 1 to 4. Registration is free for WAU members,
Member Recognition Chair Massages: Wednesday, June 26
Member Appreciation Chair Massages will take place at the School of Medicine and the Union Office (Maccabees) on Wednesday, June 26 from 11 am – 1:30 pm. Sign up now!
WAU Week of Action June 20–26
Sign up now for the WAU Week of Action and our rally on June 26 at 2 pm.
WAU in Rochester Hills! Decorate your own WAU tumbler Monday, June 10 at 7 pm
Join WAU members at Rochester Hills Public Library! On Monday, June 10th, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, we will be in RHPL's makerspace laser etching tumblers. See what cool equipment you can use at the makerspace, support a public library, and build solidarity with your fellow WAU members. Guests are welcome. RSVP at bit.ly/WAUTumblers
Bowling & Pizza: April 23
April 23, 4–7 pm
RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/r/kKaH9Wrxdn
WAU Joins April 17 National Day of Action for Higher Education
On April 17, we will mobilize on campuses nationwide. Our struggles are linked, and so are our futures. On this national day of action and beyond, we commit to working together to build the universities and the democracy that our society needs and deserves.
General Membership Meeting: April 11
McGregor Conference Room B/C
RSVP for Zoom link office@waunion.org
Teaching Faculty Committee: Self-Care Week
The WAU Teaching Faculty Committee (TFC) will host two virtual 10-minute meditations on Monday, March 4, from 12–12:30 pm, and a gentle yoga flow Hatha Yoga class on Wednesday, March 6. All are welcome.
School of Medicine Listening Sessions
The WAU Bargaining Team will be hosting two Listening Sessions in the School of Medicine to discuss priorities as the team prepares to enter contract negotiations. Email office@waunion.org for a Zoom link.
Monday, February 12 at 5 pm
Thursday, February 15 at 6 pm
Teaching Faculty General Meeting
All Teaching Faculty are invited to this general meeting on Zoom.
Holiday Party!
All union members are invited to the annual WAU holiday party at Shield’s! Hosted by the ASSC. RSVP here.
December General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, December 12
Snacks 3:30 pm / Meet 4–5 pm
Student Center Room 285
Faculty Recognition Event
Let’s celebrate faculty who received promotion in 2023. RSVP here.
Academic Staff: Raise Your Voice! Next Union Contract
All academic staff are invited to participate in the Academic Staff Steering Committee (ASSC) Raise Your Voice! Next Union Contract Virtual Discussion on Wednesday November 15, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on Zoom! RSVP LINK