The General Government 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been ratified!
SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTS
This is a summary that highlights and explains the most significant provisions of the CBA reached between the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) bargaining unit and the State of Washington covering General Government. It does not cover every article or every provision.
View all agreement documents here.
Major goals achieved include:
- 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 CBA for details.
Questions about the CBA?
Contact the Member Connection Center (MCC) at [email protected] or 833-MCC-WFSE (1-833-622-9373).
