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No workforce has more at stake in decisions made by elected officials. That is why we care so much about who is elected to go to Olympia to serve in elected office. Volunteer to inform your fellow union members which candidates have earned labor's endorsement for the 2024 Elections — and why.

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During Walkout for Washington, Thousands of WFSE Members Walk Out for Fair Contract

On Tuesday, September 10, thousands of WFSE members at over 130 worksites walked out of their jobs to draw attention to the need for a fair contract.

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Food Banks and Frustration: University of Washington Workers Demand Better

Months into bargaining with the University of Washington, WFSE members feel disrespected by UW’s resistance towards better pay and benefits for the staff that keep the university clean, safe, and f

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Vote NO on Initiative 2117: Protect Jobs and the Climate Commitment Act

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Heroes of the Gray Fire: WFSE Members Hold the Line

When a fast-moving fire threatened hundreds of residents at two state-run hospitals, WFSE members stepped up and saved lives.

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WFSE Votes in 2024! Endorsements and Ways to Get Involved

Local delegates, executive board members, and member of PEOPLE, our union's political action fund, came together on April 27 to decide which candidates our union endorses in a critical 2024 election season.

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DOC Raises, Grievance Wins and a Call to Action

WFSE members have been hard at work making DOC a safer and better place to work.

WFSE DOC employees keep communities safe.

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How Does Our Contract Vote Impact Our Future?

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AFSCME Now

Largest unit of county workers form a union through AFSCME Colorado
Congratulations to the newest unit of county workers in Colorado to form a union through AFSCME. — Nov 4
Philadelphia rally energizes union volunteers for massive Pennsylvania GOTV effort
President Saunders, other union leaders fired up union volunteers at a Philadelphia rally to get out the vote for the Harris-Walz ticket across Pennsylvania. — Nov 3
Celebrating Bill Lucy’s legacy and contributions to the labor, civil rights movements
President Saunders paid tribute to the late Bill Lucy in a column for the NAACP. — Nov 1

Become a Member Action Team Leader

Dealing with frustrating issues in the workplace, but don't know how to get your coworkers involved? A MAT can help you step into leadership and create strong relationships. You'll build solidarity—and your team will be ready to respond to urgent issues.