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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

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