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Pride: A Time to Celebrate Our Membership

It’s Pride. Rainbow flags are everywhere and there’s a parade every weekend in June in cities across Washington State.

But what does Pride actually mean? 

Pride: A Time to Celebrate Our Membership

Custodians Win at Bellevue College

When management decided to eliminate the custodial night shift at Bellevue College, the custodians fought back—and won. 

Shift changes disrupt the delicate balance workers have in their lives between family, second jobs, and long commutes.

Custodians Win at Bellevue College

When WFSE Members Lobby, Washington Wins

State employees will see pay increases, job improvements, and expanded bargaining rights this year thanks to the efforts of WFSE members during the 2019 state legislative session.

When WFSE Members Lobby, Washington Wins

Bill Would Address Violence Against Health-Care, Social Workers

SEATTLE – A bill in Congress to address workplace violence for health-care and social-service workers is moving closer to a vote in the House. 

Bill Would Address Violence Against Health-Care, Social Workers

Pat Bailey Wins Laurie Merta Award

Surrounded by friends and colleagues, Pat Bailey was awarded the Laurie Merta Steward of the Year Award. The ceremony took place June 1st at the Rise Up conference.

Pat Bailey Wins Laurie Merta Award

WFSE Mourns Loss of Labor Attorney Anita Hunter

WFSE staff and members are mourning the death of labor attorney Anita Hunter.

WFSE Mourns Loss of Labor Attorney Anita Hunter

WFSE Members Gather for Rise Up! Conference

"Knowledge is power."

Two hundred WFSE activists gathered for the June 1-2 Rise Up! Conference in SeaTac. The event brought together stewards and member organizers from across Washington to share workplace wins and learn skills and best practices.

WFSE Members Gather for Rise Up! Conference

WFSE Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week

It’s Public Service Recognition Week, and that means celebration. 

WFSE Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week

Assistant Attorneys General Win Right to Collectively Bargain

Assistant Attorneys General in Washington State officially gained the right to collectively bargaining when Governor Inslee signed Senate Bill 5297 into law this morning.

Assistant Attorneys General Win Right to Collectively Bargain

WSDOT Memorial Honors Killed and Injured Workers

OLYMPIA, Wash. — On Wednesday, community and family gathered to honor fallen and injured Washington State Department of Transportation workers.

WSDOT Memorial Honors Killed and Injured Workers

Safety, Equipment, Pay Equity Highlighted at DOT Summit

WFSE members from the Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) held a summit over the weekend to identify workplace issues and strategize on how they can address them as a union.

Safety, Equipment, Pay Equity Highlighted at DOT Summit

Attorneys for Washington State Seek Collective Bargaining Rights

Assistant attorneys general in Washington state have formed a union through AFSCME to gain a voice in their workplace.

Attorneys for Washington State Seek Collective Bargaining Rights