Strike Authorization Vote

A Strike Authorization Vote (SAV) Is a vote whether or not to give our bargaining team the authority to call a strike if circumstances at the negotiation table with WWU Admin justify. If a two-thirds (⅔) majority of Educational Student Employees (ESEs) votes YES, this would allow our bargaining committee to set a strike deadline. Such a deadline would be set if circumstances in bargaining call for one, and if the bargaining committee decides that such a step is necessary to win our best first contract. A Strike Authorization Vote does not automatically mean we will go on strike, nor does it mean a strike would be called immediately following the vote. Any decision to go on strike will be made with additional participation from the bargaining unit.

Check out the answers to some frequently asked questions to be fully prepared to vote YES! Pledge to vote YES! in our SAV ASAP!