General Government (Most State Agencies) Bargaining Updates

Tentative Agreement Reached! Voting Instructions Here

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Tentative Agreement Documents

Message from General Government Bargaining Team

Negotiation of the 2025-2027 Tentative Agreement between the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) and the State of Washington covering General Government has concluded!  

Thanks to your actions in the workplace, the tentative agreement for the 2025-2027 General Government contract achieves several major goals identified as priorities by the membership:   

  • Despite challenging budget projections, the contract secures general wage increases of 3% in 2025 and 2% in 2026.  
  • The contract secures over $300 million in new funding to ensure that the health care premium share remains 85%/15%, increases the FSA benefit to $300 while making it available to anyone making $68,004.00/year or less.  
  • The starting wage for state employees is raised to $18.00/hour, meaning the bottom ranges of the pay scale are deleted!  
  • More than 330 classification-specific increases were achieved, as well as raises through reallocations for more than 40 additional classifications. This includes many of our support staff and trades membership!  
  • Expanded leave includes improved bereavement and new leave types, such as for those experiencing wildfire emergencies.  
  • Maintained and expanded the eligibility for 24/7 pay! 
  • Plus, many, many more economic and non-economic improvements! See the full tentative agreement for details.  

Because of these achievements, your General Government Bargaining Team recommends that you vote YES to ACCEPT this Agreement!
Click here to view a copy of the Tentative Agreement Summary & Highlights. 
Click here to view a complete copy of the Tentative Agreement. 

 

We want to thank you all for your hard work, research, job actions, and solidarity. Your strength makes all the difference! If you have questions, please visit a voting assistance center, contact a bargaining team member, or contact your WFSE staff.  

Your WFSE General Government Bargaining Team 

Team Member Employer/Location Team Member Employer/Location 
Kenedy Aaga DSHS-WSH/Tacoma Cheryl Heltemes AGR/Yakima 
Teresa Alldredge ECY/Pasco David Hurlburt DOT/Sammamish 
Katherine Anderson ESD/Colbert Shree Jenkins DCYF-EGCC/Redmond 
Kizzy Andreason DCYF-CCSP/Bellingham Charles Loeffler DCYF/Seattle 
Sundy Ballester DSHS-HCS/Lakewood Milo Nicholas DOH/Tumwater 
Shannon Barry DSHS-DCS/Seattle Jeanette Obelcz DCYF-CF/Renton 
Les Bowen SOS/Lacey Benjamin Olsen AGO/Puyallup 
Michele Burge DVA/Port Orchard Charles Redell DOL/Bellingham 
Nikki Butler L&I/Olympia Justin Smith DSHS-RCS/Olympia 
Amy Conklin DCYF-CF/Marysville Melanie Swanigan L&I/Renton 
Bill Copland DOC/Kennewick Justin Tverberg DOT/Omak 
Pam Davis DSHS-LV/Cheney Calley Vandergrift DOH/Lynnwood 
Ashley Fueston Council Vice President Chris Vasseur-Landriault DFI/Olympia 
Keith Gonzalez ECY/Issaquah Lorrie Wandler DSHS-LV/Medical Lake 
Joseph Hancock DSHS-CSD/Mead Mike Yestramski Council President 

A special note for our DOC membership:  

DOC Interest Arbitration Update: 

Click here to view both the summary and Arbitrator's Opinion and Award.

Your WFSE Department of Corrections Bargaining Team 

Doug Chapul 
Bill Copland 
Jim Furchert 
Anthony Perkins 
Sean Raybell 

 

Voting Info

Voting opens: 8 am, Monday, September 23, 2024
Voting closes: 5 pm, Friday, September 27, 2024

Eligibility: Only dues-paying members have the right to vote on tentative agreements.

How to vote: You can vote online or in-person at a Voting Assistance Center (VAC).

  • Online
  1. Visit vote.wfse.org to cast your ballot.
  2. Log in with your first name, last name, and the voting PIN sent to your personal email address. 
    Voting PINs will be sent to dues-paying members prior to or the day voting opens.
  3. Under "Important Links" click "ONLINE VOTING"
  • In Person at a Voting Assistance Center

Visit a Voting Assistance Center to vote in-person or ask questions about the agreement.
Click here to find a VAC near you.

Questions about the Tentative Agreement? Difficulty voting? Visit a VAC or contact the Member Connection Center (MCC) at mcc@wfse.org or 833-MCC-WFSE (1-833-622-9373).