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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

2023 Recap, Message from the President

I visited the avalanche crew keeping Stevens Pass safe for drivers. I did a ride along with some of our Department of Corrections members in Mt. Vernon. I drove the Green Machine to Walla Walla. I flew to Medical Lake and met the WFSE heroes who pushed residents in their wheelchairs over a mile to safety when the blaze approached Lakeland Village.

2023 Recap, Message from the President

Union Ensures DOT Crew is Warm this Winter

Thanks to union action, a Department of Transportation maintenance crew in Eastern Washington is no longer facing a frigid winter without a critical piece of gear: fleece liners for their winter coats.

Union Ensures DOT Crew is Warm this Winter

Public Safety is a Fair Union Contract at the Pierce Co. Prosecutor’s Office

Despite a 3,700-case backlog, the Pierce Co. Executive wants to limit the hours of Prosecutor’s Office support staff — the folks who process those cases — to 35.

Public Safety is a Fair Union Contract at the Pierce Co. Prosecutor’s Office

WFSE Corrections Employees Win Multi-Million Settlement

Three union grievances, hundreds of letters, and a statewide petition result in $2k cash payment for all employees in 2023 and a retention bonus of 3% in 2024 for those deemed “essential” by DOC.

WFSE Corrections Employees Win Multi-Million Settlement

Victory! Tacoma Art Museum Unionizes

Workers vote unanimously to join AFSCME Council 28/WFSE as TAM Workers United, Washington's first multi-department art museum union.

Victory! Tacoma Art Museum Unionizes

Meet the 2023-2025 WFSE Executive Board

WFSE has a new Executive Board, the statewide body of members that conduct the business of our union between conventions. When convention is not in session, it is the highest governing body of our union.

Meet the 2023-2025 WFSE Executive Board

How Does Climate Change Impact the Labor Movement? Find out Nov. 16!

Sign up for the online Climate Change session here.

How Does Climate Change Impact the Labor Movement? Find out Nov. 16!

2024 PEBB Healthcare Rate FAQs

What can our union negotiate regarding healthcare rates, where are prices going up/down and why? Find out from WFSE Executive Director Kurt Spiegel, who sits on the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

2024 PEBB Healthcare Rate FAQs

WFSE 50th Biennial Convention Energizes, Inspires, and Unites

WFSE’s 50th Biennial Convention, coinciding with the 80th year of our union’s history, took place from October 6-8 in SeaTac, WA. 

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WFSE 50th Biennial Convention Energizes, Inspires, and Unites