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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.

Ecology Workers Take on Hazardous Lighting

When a harsh, disruptive lighting change gave employees watery eyes and headaches, WFSE Local 872 members took action. Their collective voices and strategy convinced management to do the right thing and correct the problem.

Ecology Workers Take on Hazardous Lighting

IT Restructuring

Our union has provided information to help IT employees navigate the new IT structure. The new structure was implemented on July 1, 2019.

IT Restructuring

Our 2019-2021 Contracts

We stood together and won pay increases, protected health care, raised the minimum wage and more! Our 2019-2021 collective bargaining agreements take effect this month.  Download your contract below.

Our 2019-2021 Contracts