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Notice of Election: GG CBA Seniority MoU Ratification

The WFSE General Government Bargaining Team has negotiated a memorandum of understanding (MoU), protecting seniority for high-risk employees on leave without pay. Voting instructions and your new PIN have been sent to your personal email on file.

Notice of Election: GG CBA Seniority MoU Ratification

WFSE Members Working for Equitable Vaccine Access

The goal of Washington’s four mass vaccination clinics is to ensure that vaccines are distributed and administered in an equitable way across the state.

WFSE Members Working for Equitable Vaccine Access

Data Breach Impacting State Employees

The Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) announced that criminals breached the computer systems of their third-party vendor, Accellion. 

Data Breach Impacting State Employees

Union Activism and Community Brought Maricres Back

Terminated by Seattle Colleges during the pandemic, Maricres was reinstated with the help of her union, member activists, friends and colleagues.

Maricres Tuliao has worked for Seattle Colleges in one form or another for 25 years. She started out as a

Union Activism and Community Brought Maricres Back

WFSE Members Raise Concerns Over Public Disclosure Requests

Several WFSE members have received notification from their employer/agency regarding two separate public disclosure requests (PDRs) sent to the Department of Retirement Services—one from the Seattle Times and another from the so-called Freedom Fou

WFSE Members Raise Concerns Over Public Disclosure Requests

Thank You, Officer Eugene Goodman

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Justin Lee

Thank You, Officer Eugene Goodman

WFSE Thanks US Capitol Custodial Staff

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Justin Lee

WFSE Thanks US Capitol Custodial Staff

Legislative Update: Furloughs Eliminated, Capital Gains, Juneteenth & More

WFSE made the 2021 Washington State legislative session a success despite the remote status.

Legislative Update: Furloughs Eliminated, Capital Gains, Juneteenth & More

Protecting Public Safety Bargaining and Employee Rights

The 2021 Legislative Session is in full swing. Decisions about our wages, work conditions, and the services we provide will be made over the next several months.

Protecting Public Safety Bargaining and Employee Rights

WFSE Calls for Peaceful Transition of Power, Denounces Attacks on Public Service Workers

The WFSE Executive Committee released the following statement regarding today's events:

WFSE Calls for Peaceful Transition of Power, Denounces Attacks on Public Service Workers

WFSE Members to Lawmakers: Cuts Hurt Most Vulnerable

Longer response times for stranded drivers, reduced access to life-saving medical treatment and more crime suffered by elderly residents are just a few of the impacts Washington residents may face if legislators choose budget cuts over new revenue.

WFSE Members to Lawmakers: Cuts Hurt Most Vulnerable

WSDOT Members Win Fight for Fair Pay

Armed with a strong contract and the resources of their union, four WFSE members won justice for themselves and their co-workers.

WSDOT Members Win Fight for Fair Pay