Postdocs, researchers at UW hold strike rally in Red Square

Postdoctoral researchers as well as research scientists and engineers at the University of Washington initiated a strike Wednesday after failing to reach an agreement with the school in bargaining.

UAW 4121, the union of postdocs, research scientists/engineers and academic student employees at UW, released a statement early Wednesday morning indicating that 2,400 of its members are now on strike and that there are plans for a gathering at UW's Red Square beginning at noon.

“Today Postdocs, Researchers, members of the UW community, and community at large are standing together to hold the UW administration accountable. Through our collective action, we hope to compel them to bargain in good faith, so we can finally address the urgent issues we face as researchers committed to our careers in science and research,” said Levin Kim, president of UAW 4121.