WSU/UAW Postdoctoral Employees

The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) represents a selection of postdoctoral employees at WSU. The below information is provided regarding postdoctoral employees represented by the UAW.

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Bargaining Units

Bargaining Unit 24

All Postdoctoral Employees as defined by RCW 41.56.513 employed by the Washington State University excluding confidential employees; employees covered by Chapter 41.76 RCW; employees privileged as attending physicians within the context of their University responsibilities; employees enrolled in clinical residency and clinical fellowship programs in the health sciences; employees privileged as veterinarians enrolled in clinical residency programs in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital; employees engaged in research related to their clinical residency program; individuals employed by non-University entities (e.g., individuals employed by Pacific Northwest National Labs and United States Department of Agriculture); and all other employees.

Postdoctoral Employees (PDEs) Definition

Postdoctoral Employees (PDEs) are defined as individuals who:

  • Have received a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent); and
    • the University shall grant exceptions where individuals present documentation satisfactory to the University confirming completion of degree requirements.
  • Are appointed for a temporary and defined period not to exceed five (5) years, including postdoctoral experience(s) at other institutions, as determined by the University. Under extraordinary circumstances (e.g. family leave or personal illness), the University may grant an exception to this limit; and
  • Are engaged in full-time mentored advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence; and
  • Perform primarily research and scholarship under the direction and supervision of university faculty mentors.
  • Postdoctoral Fellows are defined as PDEs that have been awarded a fellowship or traineeship for postdoctoral study by an extramural agency and the fellowship or traineeship stipend is paid either directly or through an Employer account and meet criteria above.    

Representatives

Union Representatives

The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
UAW LOCAL 4121
PO BOX 665
PULLMAN, WA 99163

Representative: Alli Carlisle acarlisle@uaw.net

Stewards/Representatives

Pending.

Other Resources

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