strike

September 1, 2001

TAs on strike

Citing a stalemate in contract negotiations, the teaching assistants union at the University of Washington went on strike June 1.


March 1, 2001

TAs reach deal

The University of Washington and a union representing its teaching assistants came to an agreement that avoided a walkout by the UW’s 1,600 TAs.


September 1, 2000

'Radio Free Seattle'

On May 7, 1970, during a student strike, a group of about 50 students walked into KUOW's studios in the Communications Building and demanded air time.