How We Make Endorsements
No workforce has more at stake in decisions made by elected officials. That’s why we support candidates and issues that support public workers.- Union members decide who our union endorses by interviewing and evaluating candidates.
- We don’t tell members who to vote for; instead, we tell members which candidates are better on state employee issues.
- We focus on what unites us: wages, benefits, job security, working conditions, outsourcing, and collective bargaining.
Election Day is tuesday, November 5 – Don’t Miss It.
I-976, Our Union Recommends Voting NO
I-976 would:
- Eliminate $4 billion from fixing bridges, overpasses and tunnels that don't meet earthquake safety standards, while threatening our jobs.
- Cut transportation services for veterans, senior citizens and people with disabilities.
- Contribute to road congestion that will worsen our commute to work while moving our state backward on cutting carbon emissions.
I-1000/Ref. 88, Our Union Recommends Voting YES
I-1000 would:
- Improve opportunity for veterans and people of all abilities.
- Promote fairness for women and women-owned businesses.
- End Washington's unusual ban on outreach and recruitment.
Current Endorsements
Senator Liz Lovelett
Endorsed by AFSCME Council 28/WFSE
About the Candidate: Pro-jobs, Pro-family, Pro-community
Senator Lovelett is a fifth generation Anacortes resident currently representing the 40th legislative district. She served on the city council for five years before her appointment to the state senate in February, 2019. As a mother and legislator, she’s focused on making Washington a sustainable place to live and work. 100% pro-union voting record.
- Speaks up for public employees
- A leader on fixing our state’s regressive tax code
- An advocate for social services and affordable housing Supports fair wages and secure pensions for state employees