U of Washington Researchers Form Union

Research scientists and engineers at the University of Washington voted to form a union affiliated with the United Auto Workers, they announced Thursday. The vote was 606 in favor and 104 opposed, according to the union, beyond some 200 uncounted votes that are contested based on eligibility. The new unit includes 1,458 researchers total. The union expects the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission to issue interim certification in the coming weeks.