WFSE Local 872

Our Washington Federation of State Employees Local 872 union members work for the Washington Department of Ecology in the Lacey Ecology Building. We work together for fairness in our employment and value our voices to advocate for our own working conditions. We also value our contributions to our communities and the planet.

Our General Membership meetings are held online and in the Lacey Ecology building on the third Thursday of each calendar month. These meetings are essential to carrying out the work of our union. Please attend. They are brief, and we try to keep them interesting.

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Election Win! WFSE Votes Save Jobs and Future Raises

Our hard work paid off this election year. WFSE voters took down three anti-worker initiatives, which would have resulted in job loss, income stagnation, and fewer services for Washingtonians and elected labor-friendly representatives that we'll need to vote to fund our contract. With a budget shortfall on the horizon, we need all hands on deck.

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DOC Update - Zev Firearms and More

On December 12th, DOC Leadership met with management for the Statewide Union Management Communication Committee (SUMCC).

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WFSE members at a rally for a fair 2025-2027 contract

2024: A Year of Solidarity

This year, we took on many challenges to become stronger as a union, protect our jobs, and ensure our families have the best futures possible. We aren't stopping there.

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Worried about the Budget Crisis? Here's the latest

If you're worried about the pending budget shortfall, here's what you need to know.

We’ve known about the budget crunch since June, and here’s the good news. We’re ahead of the game.

Save the Early Learning Center at Everett Community College

With an outpouring of support from parents, employees, legislators, city council members, students, unions and community, it is clear: We cannot back down till Everett Community College leadership completely scraps the plan to replace the ELC with a limited-service daycare.

Send a letter to EvCC President Daria Willis and the college's Board of Trustees—and make sure your neighbors, coworkers, and fellow parents join you.

National AFSCME News

In 2024, AFSCME cultural workers celebrated wins from coast to coast
In 2024, cultural workers from coast to coast organized for a voice on the job or celebrated contract wins as members of AFSCME Cultural Workers United. — Jan 14
For Vermont mental health workers, grit and guts turn the tide against anti-union employer
AFSCME Council 93 members who work at the Howard Center in Vermont have shown determination against a staunchly anti-union employer. — Jan 13
In Florida, North Port AFSCME members end year with huge victory
AFSCME members who work for the City of North Port, Fla., ended 2024 with a strong, new contract. — Jan 10
AFSCME’s Saunders says Jimmy Carter “embodied public service”
AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised former president Jimmy Carter for his service to our country, calling him “a man who embodied public service.” — Jan 10
Alexandria, Va., administrative and technical workers vote to unionize with AFSCME
Administrative and technical workers for the City of Alexandria, Va., voted to unionize with AFSCME. — Jan 8

Upcoming Events

Jan

15

Member Action Team meeting

6:00pm to 7:00pm
Jan

21

General membership meeting

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Jan

23

Communications Committee Meeting

7:00pm to 8:15pm
Feb

13

Political Action Committee

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Feb

18

General membership meeting

12:00pm to 1:00pm