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Oct. 17, 2022

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Tacoma Art Museum Workers Joining WFSE

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

Tacoma Art Museum Workers Joining WFSE

Sep. 20, 2022

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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

Aug. 30, 2022

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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

Aug. 24, 2022

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Former WFSE Member, Local Pres. Named Interim Executive Director

As a fish hatchery specialist with the Department of Fish and Wildlife in 1998, Kurt Spiegel was lucky. He had a good state job, and even better he had a great coworker—a friend to learn the ropes with as they navigated state service.

Former WFSE Member, Local Pres. Named Interim Executive Director

Aug. 05, 2022

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DCYF Vancouver MAT Team Scores Win for Foster Youth

WFSE members ran a successful petition that ended years of inaction from the state on the issue of housing foster children in hotel rooms.

DCYF Vancouver MAT Team Scores Win for Foster Youth

Jul. 20, 2022

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Supt. Reykdal: Let Scientists Manage State-Owned Forests

In keeping with the resolution passed by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) Natural Resources Policy Committee earlier this year and the letter sent by WFSE to the Board of Natural Reso

Supt. Reykdal: Let Scientists Manage State-Owned Forests

May. 20, 2022

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WFSE Members Impact DOL Policy on Unemployment Insurance

Thanks to engaged WFSE members and a robust union contract, we don’t have non-merit staff providing unemployment insurance or employment services within our state. We don’t contract out.

WFSE Members Impact DOL Policy on Unemployment Insurance

Apr. 14, 2022

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400 Employees at Western/Eastern State Hospitals Demand Safety

In a coordinated effort, over 400 Western State Hospital and Eastern State Hospital employees signed petitions demanding safe working conditions and fair compensation. Both petitions were delivered to management over the last week.

400 Employees at Western/Eastern State Hospitals Demand Safety

Mar. 31, 2022

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A WFSE Member’s Student Loans Were Forgiven—Apply for Forgiveness Today

Find step-by-step instructions and resources on how to apply to have your loans forgiven.

A WFSE Member’s Student Loans Were Forgiven—Apply for Forgiveness Today

Mar. 31, 2022

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Courage, Leadership, and Creating Space for Others: The Powerful Women Leaders of WFSE

Each year, Women’s History Month is a chance to thank and appreciate the many women in our movement who give their talent, time, and passion to lift up their union siblings.

Courage, Leadership, and Creating Space for Others: The Powerful Women Leaders of WFSE

Mar. 21, 2022

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Don’t Close Naselle Youth Camp: Hear Workers’ Voices

Tucked amid the temperate rainforests, streams and tidelands of Washington’s Pacific coast, Naselle Youth Camp (NYC) is a peaceful environment where youth undertake major transformations.

Don’t Close Naselle Youth Camp: Hear Workers’ Voices

Jan. 27, 2022

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WFSE: Inadequate Funding of State Institutions Jeopardizes Staff & Public Safety

WFSE: Inadequate Funding of State Institutions Jeopardizes Staff & Public Safety

Injuries reported at Echo Glen are a regular occurrence in understaffed state institutions

WFSE: Inadequate Funding of State Institutions Jeopardizes Staff & Public Safety