Our slate
UAW 4811 triennial election
May 2024
Josh Turner for Unit Chair
(he/him)
Josh is a 5th year PhD student in Mathematics who is committed to making our union more democratic, transparent, and accountable to its members, and implementing rank-and-file ideas.
Michaela Anang for Recording Secretary
(they/she)
Michaela is a 4th year JD-PhD student in Law/Geography invested in advocating for basic needs and mutual aid, challenging traditional institutional power, and building rank-and-file solidarity centered on communal care.
Brooke Benson for Head Steward
(she/they)
Brooke is a 5th year PhD student in Population Biology who is passionate about ensuring transparent and timely communication within the union, fighting departmental retaliation, and developing labor strategies for BDS.
Clara Kaul for Head Steward
(she/her)
Clara is a 1st year PhD student in Cultural Studies who is committed to making our union an energizing force for a liberatory future for academic workers, and to make it more transparent and accessible for the rank-and-file.
Joseph Recupero for Head Steward
(he/him)
Joseph is a 2nd year PhD student in Anthropology who wants to prioritize the needs of our most vulnerable members, plan for long-haul strikes, and hold weekly “office hours” to maintain communication with membership.
Nico Meza-Retamal for Head Steward
(he/him)
Nico is a 4th year PhD student in Physics & Astronomy who is committed to department-level town halls and organizing sessions, building cross-departmental solidarity, making our union more accountable to its members.
Pengfei Liu for Head Steward
(he/him)
Pengfei is a 2nd year PhD student in Sociology who is passionate about fighting for international and undocumented workers, bridging language and cultural barriers, and making our union more inclusive for all.
Vivienne Muller for Head Steward
(they/them)
Vivienne is a 6th year PhD student in Native American Studies invested in protecting disability rights and access, COLA and NRST remission, healthcare including gender affirming care, and comprehensive education campaigns for our members.