United Auto Workers – Postdoctoral Employees (Postdocs)
Postdoctoral employees (Postdocs), which include research associates, research trainees, senior fellows, and senior fellow trainees, are represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 4121.
Download a membership card for UAW Local 4121.
Current Contract
The current contract between the UW and UAW-Postdocs can be found at the link below. Click this link to see the current contract between UAW Local 4121 and UW regarding postdoctoral employees (postdocs).
Negotiation updates
News and updates on the latest UW-UAW (Postdocs) contract negotiations will be available on the Postdoc Negotiation Updates page.
RCW 43.88.583 Summary
2025-2026 UW – UAW Postdocs (ratified agreement with RCW 43.88.583 Summary)*
*This summary was drafted upon ratification, so please consult the current contract for the most up to date version.