Wayne Academic Union

05/20/2026

Hey folks! WAU’s office is moving to the ABB in early July. Please note WAU will also be remote starting June 1st until we are moved in. Thanks for your understanding, and come say hi once we are settled in!

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

May Day is a big day for organized labor! Some of our lovely WAU members answered some questions on why this day is so important.

Share your thoughts in the comments!

Why is it important folks in higher ed participate in labor demonstrations like May Day?

What does May Day mean to you?

05/06/2026

We had a great turn out and time at May Day last week! Now more than ever we must have solidarity with our fellow unions and community. Thank you all who came out✊🧡

Stay tuned for a fun video with some of our members thoughts on May Day!

05/02/2026

04/30/2026

As the Trump administration continues to attack higher education—cutting research grants, targeting free speech and restricting classroom materials—the AFT and the American Association of University Professors have unveiled a powerful new blueprint to restore and preserve higher education, just ...

04/30/2026

Join us in Detroit on May Day to celebrate
the power of solidarity against all odds —
including those facing us today.
Our fight is to build a better world. And
when we fight, we win.

04/30/2026

Our rights weren’t given—they were fought for and won by workers who refused to accept dismal working conditions. On International Workers’ Day and every day, the labor movement carries workers’ strength in our fight for justice.

Join us on : https://www.mobilize.us/aflcio/?q=May%20Day

04/30/2026

Higher ed workers across the nation are rising up this May Day.

On May 1, higher education will take a historic stand against the Trump administration's ongoing attacks against universities, faculty, students, and staff.

We are united in our demands to:

1️⃣Make higher ed affordable

2️⃣End the assault on science & research

3️⃣Protect students' right to learn & faculty's right to teach

4️⃣Suspend ICE activity on ALL campuses nationwide

Find a local action near you and RSVP at the link in comments.

04/29/2026

Here’s some pics from our solidarity celebration last night 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who came out and showed their solidarity (and had some fun too) !!🧡✊