Announcements
Executive Board and Delegate Elections: Candidate Statements
See statements from candidates running for seats on the Executive Board and as delegates to our affiliate conventions.
Student Senate Passes Resolution Endorsing WAU Bargaining Letter
On March 21, 2024 Wayne State University Student Senate leaders unanimously passed a resolution of support for the Wayne Academic Union core concerns.
WAU is hiring!
WAU is hiring an organizer! We will begin reviewing applications on April 10, 2024.
We Can’t Win a Better Contract Without Each Other
There is an opportunity to help every single week. Sign up for a shift today.
Special Election: Candidate Statements
See statements from candidates running for Executive Board!
WAU Staff Update
The Wayne Academic Union (WAU) employs three individuals: an Executive Director, an Organizer, and an Office Administrator. The Organizer and Office Administrator, along with other colleagues at various higher education institutions in Michigan (e.g., LEO, GEO, UPTF, etc), are represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA), known as the Guild.
Childcare Subsidy Application Form Now Open
You can now apply for the WAU Childcare Subsidy program, supplementing costs for childcare accrued between July and December 2023. The application period will close Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11:59pm.
Remembering Guy Stern
Guy Stern, Distinguished Professor of German Emeritus and former union member, died on December 7, 23, a bit shy of his 102nd birthday.
WSU Board of Governors Honors Charlie Parrish
Former AAUP-AFT Local 6075 President Charlie Parrish recognized at the December 7 Board of Governors meeting.
Recognizing Dr. Barbara Jones
After 20 years of service as Contract Implementation Officer for Academic Staff, our dear colleague Dr. Barbara Jones will be stepping down from her role.
Donate to the Gayle L. McCreedy Memorial Scholarship in History
A scholarship has been set up to honor academic advisor Gayle McCreedy, who passed away on September 23, for all her years of service to the History department and to her students. A donation in Gayle’s memory can be made here.
Congratulations to Academic Staff Promoted in 2023
ASSC hosted a luncheon to celebrate all academic staff who received promotion, and to acknowledge the work of the Academic Staff mentors and mentees.
Extended: Donation Drive to Support Blue Cross Blue Shield Workers on Strike
Donate toiletries, cleaning supplies, or dried goods for UAW workers on strike at Blue Cross Blue Shield!
Bargaining Survey Closes October 25
The WAU member bargaining survey will remain open until Monday, October 25. You should have an email from Survey Monkey in your inbox. Email office@waunion.org if you cannot find it. Complete it now, and encourage your colleagues fill it out too.
Reuther Archivists Support the UAW
WAU member archivists at the Reuther Library pulled out signs from past UAW strikes to support the historic auto worker strike at the big three.
Pick up a new t-shirt or tote bag from the union office
Stop by the union office during regular business hours to pick up a new WAU t-shirt and/or tote bag!
Pramod Khosla named chief negotiator
Pramod Khosla, Professor of Nutrition and Food Science, and Grievance Coordinator for Faculty, will serve as Chief Negotiator for the 2024 round of contract negotiations.
Childcare Subsidy Application Open Until July 31
You can now apply for the AAUP-AFT 6075 Childcare Subsidy program, supplementing costs for childcare (for children pre-first grade) accrued between January and June 2023. The application period will close Monday July 31, 2023 at 11:59pm.