ACE Code of Conduct

The Western Academic Workers United Advocacy and Contract Enforcement Committee is committed to seeking wholeness and fair resolutions for workers. Those who engage in ACE grievance support must then adhere to a stringent series of guidelines under applicable state and federal laws, as well as requirements imposed by Local Bylaws and the UAW International Constitution: 

Those within ACE cannot share confidential information, i.e. addresses, phone numbers, emails, student job titles, student experience reports, grievances, wages, and all other sensitive or personal information as defined by Section 10 of RCW 42.56.590. Additionally, interpersonal relationships between members must not involve behaviors that intimidate, belittle, or humiliate another person.

So long as membership is held in this committee of WAWU-UAW Local 4929, members must:

• Uphold and pursue the goals and values of the Local and International, and not engage in practices or rhetoric that runs counter to such values
• Uphold our principles of transparency, empowerment, mutual respect, cultural humility, and collaboration
• Uphold and obey the UAW Ethical Practices Codes as representatives of the Local
• Participate in this committee honorably, guided by our shared commitment to building a world where fair, safe, and healthy working conditions make workers whole
• Model unimpeachable conduct in interactions with peers, other members, and management
• Maintain high standards of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality, as well as high standards of personal and professional conduct in both online and physical space 
• Engage openly, honestly, and equally with other members of the Local, colleagues, and fellow committee members 

By signing this document, you agree to:

1. Never use member information for anything other than the currently designated organizing purpose(s). In particular:
   • Union resources must not be used to canvas for partisan positions, such as the election of union officers, on which the Local Union or International Union have no official stance.
   • Union resources may be used to support campaigns that the Local Union has endorsed -- a ballot initiative, a ratification vote, a referendum, union membership, and issue-campaigns related to leadership development.
2. Never share member information with the University, even indirectly. In particular:
   • Do not share member lists or information with management, e.g. labor relations staff, faculty, department admin, etc. The only exception is for contract enforcement / grievances, when a dedicated copy should be prepared with only the absolute minimal information (# workers and types of data) necessary to address the issue.
   • Do not download or copy member information to WWU-owned computers or servers
   • Prefer sharing member lists with non-WWU email addresses whenever feasible
3. Never share member information to a third party without prior authorization.
   Ask for clarification from a union officer, staff member, or by emailing contact@wawu-union.org before using or sharing member information if you have any doubt as to whether the use is authorized.
4. Abide by the ACE Code of Conduct as set by the Committee and ratified by the Membership.