The Evergreen State College, Student Support Service Staff Union (TESC SSSSU) Bargaining Updates

Tentative Agreement Reached! Find Voting Instructions Here

WFSE Staff
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Negotiation of the 2025-2027 Tentative Agreement between the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) and the State of Washington covering TESC SSSSU has concluded! 

  • Even in the shadow of an incredibly challenging budget projection, our new contract secures a general wage increase of 3% on July 1, 2025, and 2% on July 1, 2026!  This is very exciting considering the hurdles we faced.
  • Our health care premium share remains at 85% / 15%.  The FSA benefit increases to $300 and is available to those making $68,004.00 or less.
  • Each employee in this bargaining unit will receive a $500 signing bonus on their July 25th paycheck.
  • Also, there is an additional personal leave day, a new right to notifications regarding investigations, and further protections against discrimination.

We want to thank you all for your hard work and solidarity. Your strength makes all the difference! If you have questions, please visit a voting assistance center on campus May 29, contact a bargaining team member, or contact your WFSE staff.

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Summary of the Tentative Agreement.pdf
Summary of the Tentative Agreement.pdf
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Complete Copy of the Tentative Agreement.pdf
Complete Copy of the Tentative Agreement.pdf

Your WFSE TESC SSSSU Bargaining Team

Anne Carpenter, Chief Shop Steward

Ron Heley, Lead Negotiator

Becky Stephens, Second Chair

Your TESC SSSSU Bargaining Team recommends a ‘YES’ vote on this contract.

WFSE Council Representative Todd Stidd will be on campus Thursday May 29 from 11 am – 1 pm to assist with questions and voting.  Look for the full tentative agreement with all of the details!

Voting is limited to WFSE dues-paying members only.

Not a member?  Click here to join!

Voting Timeframe

Voting opens: 8 am, Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Voting closes: 5 pm, Friday, May 30, 2025

Eligibility: Only dues-paying members have the right to vote on tentative agreements.

How to Vote

You can vote online: Visit vote.wfse.org to cast your ballot.

Log in with your first name, last name, and the voting PIN sent to your personal email address.

Voting PINs will be sent to dues-paying members prior to or the day voting opens.

Under "Important Links" click "ONLINE VOTING"