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WAWU’s operational student employees fight for recognition
By Bodey Mitchell and Austin Wright | June 14The other side of WAWU is looking for voluntary recognition from Western to begin bargaining.
Austin Wright
Austin Wright (he/him) is a campus news reporter for The Front this quarter. He is a second-year journalism/news ed major. When he’s not reporting, you can find him playing ultimate frisbee, watching soccer or hiking. You can reach him at austinwright.thefront@gmail.com.
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Contract details for WAWU's agreement with Western
By Bodey Mitchell , Austin Wright and Julia Hawkins | May 24Student union explained their contract, when it takes effect and next steps in a town hall Thursday.
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BREAKING: WAWU begins striking
By Bodey Mitchell , Austin Wright , Adam Rideout Redeker and Julia Hawkins | May 21Student employees lined up at 5 a.m. on Tuesday for their first day of strikes. Learn more about their demands and how Western's administration has responded.
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Pro-Palestine and student workers union march through Western's campus
By Peyton Perdue , Bodey Mitchell , Austin Wright , Adam Rideout Redeker and Julia Hawkins | May 17With the looming strike deadline, the protest was led by Western clubs and organizations on Friday.
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Western Academic Workers United set May 21 strike deadline
By Austin Wright and Julia Hawkins | May 15If Western fails to negotiate contract by Tuesday, a strike of educational student employees begins.
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BREAKING: Western Academic Workers United vote yes on strike authorization
By Austin Wright | May 10Educational student employees vote passes by 93%; will not initiate immediate strike.
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Western’s Club Hub provides student engagement opportunities
By Austin Wright | May 10The Club Hub offers a place for prospective clubs to get their start, and helps interested students navigate the many clubs Western has to offer.
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Western Academic Workers United voting on strike authorization
By Austin Wright | May 8Union organizer's online vote for educational student employees ends Thursday; not triggering an immediate strike.
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Washington State Court of Appeals holds session at Western
By Austin Wright | May 3Learn why the Washington State Court of Appeals visited Western and what it means for students studying law.
Housing & Development
Western’s Fairhaven Complex sewer project expected to be completed this summer
By Austin Wright | April 24In November, fetid smells emanated from a sewage leak that was later discovered to have originated from the Fairhaven Complex.
