by jwu-uaw | Aug 31, 2026 | Updates
In August, JPLers and Caltech workers came together with The Planetary Society to discuss how workers can advocate for the science and space exploration we believe in. We heard how a movement of scientists and research workers came together to urge Congress to reject...
by jwu-uaw | Mar 9, 2026 | Updates
TL;DR – The JPL Town Hall on Unionization featuring Representative Judy Chu will take place on March 13, 2026 at 12PM on Microsoft Teams. RSVP here to get updates. JPL Management has rescinded our booking for von Karman auditorium, but JPLers will still be coming...
by jwu-uaw | Feb 24, 2026 | Updates
TL;DR – JPL Workers are coming together for a JWU Town Hall at von Karman auditorium and online on March 13, 2026 from noon–1 pm. RSVP here. JPLers have questions about forming a union – How would unionization work at JPL? How can a union help with the Lab’s present...
by jwu-uaw | Feb 9, 2026 | Updates
TL;DR – Our union needs your help. We need to collect signed cards from a supermajority of JPLers. Click here to indicate your preference on how to help. There are many ways to help! You and I are both experiencing tumultuous change in our work lives and beyond. This...
by jwu-uaw | Jan 22, 2026 | Updates
JPL has undergone significant changes since we began forming our union, JPL Workers United – UAW (JWU-UAW). The re-org and layoffs have fundamentally shifted our workplace and many of us are grappling with uncertainty about our futures. While our legislative...
by jwu-uaw | Dec 18, 2025 | Updates
As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to take a moment to share why I am organizing to form a union. I believe that it’s important for us as workers to have more power within the workplace and society to protect our funding, science for the public good, our...
