Ratification of the 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Negotiation of the 2025-2027 Tentative Agreement between the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) and the Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) has concluded! 

Thanks to your actions in the workplace, the tentative agreement for the 2025-2027 TAMWU contract achieves several major goals identified as priorities by the membership:

• Despite challenging budget projections, the contract secures general wage increases of 3% in 2025 and 3% in 2026.
• The contract secures a starting wage of $20 per hour to Visitor Services staff and $22 per hour to Visitor Services Leads. 
• Two Visitor Services positions will move to full-time status with one of these positions becoming a Museum Store Lead with the same $22 per hour Visitor Services Lead wage.
• Additional increases to salaries of 2% for every five years of service was secured for those who have been with the museum for long tenures.
• When a holiday falls on a Thursday and the museum is closed, all Visitor Services staff will receive 10 hours of pay regardless of whether they are full or part-time. 
• Clearly defined job descriptions will now be updated and available for all employees.
• Clearly defined grievance procedures are laid out and come with the backing of our union representatives.
• Yearly reviews will be implemented to ensure management is held accountable to an employee’s work load and acknowledgment of growing job duties.

Because of these achievements, your TAMWU Bargaining Team recommends that you vote YES toACCEPT this Agreement! 
 

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 TAMWU Bargaining Team

Ben, Kellz, and Steve 

Voting Instructions and Timeline

• Voting opens: August 4, 2025, at 8:00 AM
• Voting closes: August 8, 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).