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Legislative & Political Action

During Walkout for Washington, Thousands of WFSE Members Walk Out for Fair Contract

On Tuesday, September 10, thousands of WFSE members at over 130 worksites walked out of their jobs to draw attention to the need for a fair contract.

Two days following the walkouts, tentative agreements for 2025-27 contracts began rolling in. 

During Walkout for Washington, Thousands of WFSE Members Walk Out for Fair Contract

Food Banks and Frustration: University of Washington Workers Demand Better

Months into bargaining with the University of Washington, WFSE members feel disrespected by UW’s resistance towards better pay and benefits for the staff that keep the university clean, safe, and functioning.

Food Banks and Frustration: University of Washington Workers Demand Better

Vote NO on Initiative 2117: Protect Jobs and the Climate Commitment Act

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Vote NO on Initiative 2117: Protect Jobs and the Climate Commitment Act

Heroes of the Gray Fire: WFSE Members Hold the Line

When a fast-moving fire threatened hundreds of residents at two state-run hospitals, WFSE members stepped up and saved lives. This kind of selflessness and dedication defines our members’ work but requires well-staffed facilities and pay that keeps these

Heroes of the Gray Fire: WFSE Members Hold the Line

From “Hopeless and Helpless” to Empowered

As a new DCYF employee, Michele Anslow was dismayed when her entire unit was dissolved and employees were reassigned to less than ideal roles and offices. By working together with her union siblings, Anslow successfully advocated for herself and her coworkers to have a say in the process.

From “Hopeless and Helpless” to Empowered

DOC Raises, Grievance Wins and a Call to Action

WFSE members have been hard at work making DOC a safer and better place to work.

WFSE DOC employees keep communities safe. They deserve respect, fair pay, and safe working conditions.

DOC Raises, Grievance Wins and a Call to Action

Local Leaders Learn to Empower Members at WFSE’s Inaugural Leadership Summit

WFSE leaders from 41 different locals across Washington gathered on May 31 and June 1, learning the best ways to organize for success within their locals.

Local Leaders Learn to Empower Members at WFSE’s Inaugural Leadership Summit

DSHS: Assaults on Staff at CSTC Must End

DSHS: Assaults on Staff at CSTC Must End

DCYF Member Fights to Pass Bill Protecting Children, Fellow Workers

Like many DCYF workers in Washington, Taylor Andrews-Garcelon loves her clients but has felt her job get more stressful and dangerous in the last few years. 

DCYF Member Fights to Pass Bill Protecting Children, Fellow Workers

At DCYF, Member Action Turns Staff Assault into Stronger Safety Protocols

Dedicated WFSE members at the Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families show up for kids and families during some of the hardest times in their lives. They deserve to come to work not fearing for their safety.

At DCYF, Member Action Turns Staff Assault into Stronger Safety Protocols

Achievements During 2024 Legislative Session

Big decisions about our working conditions and livelihoods were made in Olympia during the 2024 legislative session. Through our union, we had a seat at the table and came away with major improvements for public employees.

Achievements During 2024 Legislative Session