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‘Every Day is Sign-a-Card Day:’ How One Local is Growing During COVID-19

Even in the best of times, organizing can be tough work. Add in a global pandemic, and growing your local union can seem impossible. Yet over the last few months, a group of interpreters in Washington state hasn't let the COVID-19 crisis slow them down.

‘Every Day is Sign-a-Card Day:’ How One Local is Growing During COVID-19

Hazard Pay Victory! Local 304 Members Make History in Washington State

Essential workers at several community colleges in King County fought for and won hazard pay, but there's work to do at Bellevue College. Sign the petition!

Hazard Pay Victory! Local 304 Members Make History in Washington State

WFSE Wins: Furlough Protections at UW Medicine

When UW Medicine announced they would be furloughing staff, our union took action to ensure that any reductions would be minimal and applied fairly. Our team negotiated into early Saturday morning and secured the following:

WFSE Wins: Furlough Protections at UW Medicine

WFSE Legislative Victories: HB 1888 and More!

When we speak up together, we win!

WFSE Legislative Victories: HB 1888 and More!

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Please visit our new and improved COVID-19 Response page at https://wfse.org/covid19.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Welcome WFSE’s New Executive Director, Leanne Kunze

Leanne Kunze began serving as the union’s executive director this February after being selected by the AFSCME Council 28/WFSE Executive Board in January. She is the fifth person and first woman to hold the position.

Welcome WFSE’s New Executive Director, Leanne Kunze

Did You Miss the Tele Town Hall?

Thousands of public employees from across the state called in for a tele town hall on January 30 hosted by President Mike Yestramski and Vice President Andrea Vaughn.

Did You Miss the Tele Town Hall?

Thank You, Greg Devereux

Executive Director and International Vice President Greg Devereux retired in January after nearly 40 years in the labor movement.

Thank You, Greg Devereux

Feb. 6 Rally for Safety & Privacy

Join WFSE members and community on February 6 in Olympia to rally for our privacy and safety!

Feb. 6 Rally for Safety & Privacy

Tele Town Hall with WFSE President & VP

Tele Town Hall with WFSE President & VP

Take Action: 2020 Legislative Priorities

Welcome to the 2020 Legislative Session! You are the best advocate for the issues that affect your workplace.

Take Action: 2020 Legislative Priorities

You have the right to lobby. Use it.

Lobbying as a Public Servant: What Are Our Rights?

As a public employee, you have a special role in our state. Public employees protect some of our most vulnerable citizens, preserve our natural resources, and keep our roads safe. But what about your personal rights?

You have the right to lobby. Use it.