A Whatcom Superior Court jury found that WWU had illegally retaliated against the former auditor.
The trust has invested over $1.4 billion in different non-profit organizations in the region since 1975.
Organizers said the school hasn’t budged on some of their key demands but is willing to take action on several measures.
WWU students set up an encampment at the university on Tuesday, May 14.
The union demands competitive wages among other things with this strike.
It comes as student workers at UW agreed to a new contract just hours after their recent strike.
The school received high scores in college curriculum and state assessment scores but was hurt by its relatively lower graduation rate.
Members of the union will meet after their next bargaining session this Monday, May 13 to discuss their next steps.
The Bellingham-based nonprofit organization has unveiled their new multipurpose building to cater to multiple groups in the community.
Brown & Brown Insurance is presenting a $5,000 award to the winner of its new award.
