SPSCC Exempt Bargaining Update #5 - May 30, 2025
Negotiation of the 2025-2027 Tentative Agreement between the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) and South Puget Sound Community College has concluded!
The tentative agreement (TA) for the 2025-2027 SPSCC Exempt contract achieves several major goals identified as priorities by the membership:
• Despite a challenging budget outlook from the Washington State Legislature the contract secures a general wage increase of 3% July 1, 2025 and 2% July 1, 2026.
• Preserves the 15%/85% Health Care Premium split and adds Employer-Paid stand-alone Vision Benefit
• Increases minimum base salary to $68,000
• Plus, many, many more economic and non-economic improvements! See the full tentative agreement for details.
Because of these achievements, your SPSCC Exempt Bargaining Team recommends that you vote YES to ACCEPT this Agreement! A summary and complete copy of the tentative agreement is available on the below.
We want to thank you all for your hard work, research, job actions, and solidarity. Your strength makes all the difference! If you have questions, please visit a voting assistance center, contact a bargaining team member, or contact your WFSE staff.
Your WFSE SPSCC Exempt Bargaining Team,
- Joe Aguilar - Advising Department
- Adam Jones - Learning Support Services Administration
- Lu Swenson - Advising Department
- Ron Heley - WFSE Labor Negotiator
Voting Instructions and Timeline
- Voting opens: June 4, 2025, at 8:00 AM
- Voting closes: June 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM
How to vote: Visit vote.wfse.org to cast your ballot.
Log in with your first name, last name and your PIN. Click "ONLINE VOTING" below "Important Links." See screenshot below.
Check your personal email for your PIN. Be sure to check your spam, promotions and junk folders. Vote using your personal equipment on personal time.
Questions about the TA or difficulty voting? Contact the Member Connection Center (MCC) at [email protected] or 833-MCC-WFSE (1-833-622-9373).