Allen Institute United-UAW

Better working conditions. Better research. 

The Allen Institute works because we do.

At the Allen Institute, we are scientists, mathematicians, research support staff, engineers, facilities and operations specialists, data analysts, technicians, and more, united in our commitment to advancing science through collaboration, innovation, and open discovery. Guided by our motto, “Big science, open science, team science”, we work together to answer some of the most profound and important questions in biology, from building a comprehensive atlas of the brain to understanding how our immune system responds to cancer. Our mission is to change the world, and as Allen Institute workers, we believe that unionizing is an essential part of that mission. 

Big science, open science, and team science thrives when every member has a voice, is supported in their work, and is empowered to contribute fully. Forming a union strengthens our ability to collaborate, innovate, and pursue bold scientific goals by creating a workplace that supports not just the science but the people behind it. A union promotes greater job stability, transparency in career advancement, and pay that reflects the true cost of living in Seattle, all grounded in mutual respect and shared accountability. 

By coming together, we uphold the values of scientific excellence, equity, and shared progress that define the Allen Institute. Unionizing is not just about improving our working conditions; it is about securing the foundation that allows us to do groundbreaking science for the benefit of all.