April 23, 4–7 pm
RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/r/kKaH9Wrxdn

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.

McGregor Conference Room B/C
RSVP for Zoom link office@waunion.org

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.

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

All Teaching Faculty are invited to this general meeting on Zoom.

All union members are invited to the annual WAU holiday party at Shield’s! Hosted by the ASSC. RSVP here.

Tuesday, December 12
Snacks 3:30 pm / Meet 4–5 pm
Student Center Room 285

Let’s celebrate faculty who received promotion in 2023. RSVP here.

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

All WAU members are invited to participate in a Bargaining Retreat to shape priorities for the 2024 negotiations. It’s time to join together to set our priorities and plan our strategy to WIN the contract we NEED!

Saturday, November 11
10 am – 2 pm
Student Center, Hilberry A/B

Thursday, October 26 at 6 pm
Shields, 5057 Woodward
Karaoke with the union! Costumes encouraged.

RSVP: office@waunion.org

Academic Staff are invited to participate in the Academic Staff Steering Committee (ASSC) Academic Staff Recognition and Luncheon on Wednesday October 25, from 12:00p – 1:30p in the Community Room of the Undergraduate Library.

Wednesday, October 11
12–1 pm
Student Center, Hilberry E/F

Come to our fall General Membership Meeting. Open to all WAU members. There will be pizza at 11:30 am. Help shape 2024 collective bargaining.

Monday, September 4, 2023
8:30 am
Corner of Porter and Trumbull

WAU members will march with our union in the Detroit Labor Day parade this year. Meet on Monday morning at 8:30 am at the corner of Trumbull and Porter. The parade kicks off at 9 am. Wear your new Wayne Academic Union t-shirt if you have one. If you need one, email the office with your size so we can bring one for you.

Friday, August 25, 2023
3–6 pm
Shelter #17, Belle Isle

Join us for a day of connecting, food, and sunshine! The teaching faculty committee with our union is hosting a back-to-school BBQ for all Wayne Academic Union members on August 25 from 3 pm - 6 pm at shelter # 17 on Belle Isle. The TFC will provide hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, and light snacks. This event is great for meeting others from across campus and connecting with your peers!

Thursday, April 20

Pizza 4:300 pm / Meet 5–6 pm

Undergrad Library Community Room

General Membership meeting.

We're holding an End of Semester Party for all AAUP-AFT faculty and academic staff to celebrate making it through another academic year!