ABOUT
The Teaching Assistant Union (TAU) at Western Michigan University is a state recognized labor union with collective bargaining rights which represents over 500 graduate students. The TAU is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers at the state & national level, as well as the AFL-CIO as an affiliate locally in the AFL-CIO South Center Labor Council.
WHAT WE DO:
The Teaching Assistant Union represents the interests and goals of the graduate student body. Our dedicated team of members, executive board, and department stewards work to negotiate teaching assistant contracts every few years with Western Michigan University administration. In addition to fighting for graduate student concerns, we also protect the integrity of the contract by following the grievance procedure when the contract is violated. In summation, the Teaching Assistant Union defends and protects teaching assistant rights by ensuring fair treatment for all!
MEET THE TEAM:
President: Alex Corpuz
Vice President: Willow Sipling
Vice President of Organizing: Halle Martin
Communications Officer: Lulu Downing
Treasurer: Denyil Phillips
