Meet your LAP 27-29 bargaining team

Your elected bargaining team is beginning the work to secure us a 2027-2029 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that reflects our values as a union and honors your work as public employees. We're proud to represent you at the bargaining table—and we need you with us!

Preparation for a fair contract

We met on March 5th and 6th for our bargaining team training, and we'll be meeting again in April to review the proposals you have submitted and prepare for our first meeting with the state in May.

We have all seen the news about the budget being debated in the legislature. We're facing another extremely challenging fiscal situation. However, if we stand united, we will secure the best possible contract.  

We have also seen how much we can accomplish when we work together. Currently L&I interpreters only receive payment for late cancelation/no show if it is an IME appointment due to WAC 296 20 010. Because of your PEOPLE contributions, lobbying and legislative efforts Senate Bill 5944 has passed both houses of the legislature and is on its way to the Governor’s office for signature. SB 5944 makes negotiations over payments for late cancelation/no show appointments a mandatory subject of bargaining. SB 5944 also establishes that if a if a “conflict exists between an executive order, administrative rule, or agency policy relating to wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment and a collective bargaining agreement negotiated under this section, the collective bargaining agreement prevails.”  This is a huge step towards us gaining ground for L&I interpreters in thanks to the activism of dedicated interpreters like you.

All hands on deck

Winning a strong contract requires our full collective strength as a union. That means we all need to pitch in and make sure our voices are heard. When negotiations slowed and stalled during our last round of negotiations, it was your voices that pushed management to return to the table with better offers. We have to show up in full force if we want to make that happen again.

Here's how you can engage right now:

• Stay in touch with additional actions you can take to fund public services.
• Make sure we have your current contact info so we can keep you informed about bargaining as the process develops.
• Join today. Not a member yet? Joining our union is one of the most powerful things you can do to get engaged and make sure our voices are heard at the bargaining table.
• Connect with coworkers. Already a member? If you have committed to our union, talk to your coworkers about why it's important. Encourage them to join and build more power for public employees in Washington.

Stay tuned for future updates and more ways to become involved.

In solidarity,

Your LAP Bargaining Team

Leroy Mould

Barbara Robertson

Luis Borgford

Leticia Mares

Masuood Muhammed

AFSCME Council 28/WFSE
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