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Mind Games at the Department of Health

Millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent on faith-based “empathy training” that silences discrimination concerns and penalizes protected union activity. DOH employees are calling for it to stop. Sign their petition here.

Mind Games at the Department of Health

Vaccine Mandate Rescinded: Get the Facts

Update 6/1/2023

Our union sent a survey to members impacted by the rescission of the vaccine mandate, and they communicated clearly their desire for our union to focus on negotiating for the health and safety of currently employed state workers.

Vaccine Mandate Rescinded: Get the Facts

WFSE Member Action Team Ends Unfair Policy at Seattle Colleges

WFSE Member Action Team Ends Unfair Policy at Seattle Colleges

Union Contracts a Win for Washingtonians

Record-setting WFSE/AFSCME union contracts aim to make workplaces safer, improve services and reverse a 20-year staffing crisis.

Union Contracts a Win for Washingtonians

Victory! All Contracts Funded in Historic Legislative Session

Together, we convinced the legislature to fund record-setting contracts that will make our workplaces safer, improve recruitment and retention, address significant pay disparities, and improve access to vital services for all Washingtonians.

Victory! All Contracts Funded in Historic Legislative Session

March 23: Tacoma Art Museum Union Recognition Rally

LD 27 Democrats, the home district of Tacoma Art Museum, is the latest group to call on the museum Board to respect the right to organize and recognize the workers’ union.

March 23: Tacoma Art Museum Union Recognition Rally

Dept. of Corrections Corner

There's a lot going on for WFSE Department of Correction Members: an arbitration award resulting in significant raises for our 2023-25 contract, workload concerns, important legislation, union organizing in WMS, and much more. Find everything you need here in the Corrections Corner.

Dept. of Corrections Corner

Union Busting at Tacoma Art Museum!

In a rushed vote, the Tacoma Art Museum Board refused to voluntarily recognize TAM Workers United (TAMWU), which has over 80% support among employees.

Union Busting at Tacoma Art Museum!

TAM Workers United on the Move!

Next action? Worker solidarity day at Tacoma Art Museum on Saturday, November 19 as 12pm.

TAM Workers United on the Move!

Tacoma Art Museum Workers Joining WFSE

Here's three ways you can help them win their union.

Tacoma Art Museum Workers Joining WFSE

Success! Largest-Ever Compensation Package Achieved at GG

We won because we showed decisions-makers and the public that our fight is not just for our jobs and families, but for our communities as well.

Success! Largest-Ever Compensation Package Achieved at GG

L&I Interpreters Choose Union, Not “Freedom” Foundation

L&I interpreters overcame divisions that the Freedom Foundation tried to exploit and chose to unionize for their profession and the patients they serve.

L&I Interpreters Choose Union, Not “Freedom” Foundation