Washington Federation of State Employees

What's New at WFSE/AFSCME Council 28

Lawsuit over negotiated pay raises discussed on the Dave Ross Show, KIRO710 - 12/29/08

Updated On: Dec 30, 2008 (09:43:00)
WFSE/AFSCME spokesman, Tim Welch, joined the Dave Ross Show today on KIRO710 to talk about the lawsuit. "The point of the lawsuit is - a win would be - that a request goes to the legislature and the legislature has a free and fair debate over funding or not, no obligation on the legislature, they can vote it up or down. If they vote it down, we just go back to negotiations Read More...

ECOLOGY WMS SALARY SURVEY

Updated On: Dec 30, 2008 (06:43:00)

This article was published in the 12/16/08 Federation HOTLINE: ECOLOGY WMS SALARY SURVEY on WFSE.org and on the HOTLINE Blog here.

Study shows state worker pay disparity - Middle managers offered bonuses, more opportunities
By Adam Wilson, The Olympian 12/29/08

12/23/08 HOTLINE: WFSE/AFSCME sues governor over negotiated pay raises; now Pine Lodge on governor's chopping block, too

Updated On: Dec 29, 2008 (10:09:00)

BULLETIN 12/23/08 11 A.M.: WFSE/AFSCME sues governor over negotiated pay raises

Updated On: Dec 29, 2008 (10:09:00)

12/18/08 HOTLINE BULLETIN 12:30 p.m.: GREGOIRE’S BUDGET CALLS FOR SUSPENDING NEGOTIATED RAISES, CLOSURE OF YAKIMA VALLEY SCHOOL AND NASELLE YOUTH CAMP AND CUTS TO COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

Updated On: Dec 18, 2008 (12:35:00)

12/16/08 HOTLINE: Don't panic--FIGHT, Dotlich urges on eve of governor's budget release; meanwhile, Ecology members release study calling for end to special WMS pay as one 'Sensible Solution' to deficit

Updated On: Dec 17, 2008 (08:26:00)
ECOLOGY WMS SALARY REPORT12/16/08 This is the Federation Hotline updated Dec. 16 Read More...

The State Worker Blues - the cubicle cowboy rides again

Updated On: Jan 05, 2009 (16:14:00)
Music and lyrics by Jack Hastings - CAwww.stateworkerblues Read More...

12/9/08 HOTLINE: Gregoire to unveil budget Dec. 18 as momentum grows for economic recovery over balancing the budget; DD case resource manager update; interested in attending special banquet for Dr. King?--give us a call; more

Updated On: Dec 09, 2008 (15:51:00)

Our View - December 2008

Updated On: Dec 17, 2008 (19:41:00)

Tell our US senators and members of Congress to support federal stimulus aid to Washington state.

Updated On: Dec 09, 2008 (15:03:00)
Urge Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and your member of Congress to support a federal economic stimulus package to help Washington and other states protect quality public services. It's a "Sensible Solution" that works Read More...