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Jul. 16, 2020

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Support the Foundation for Working Families with this Book by Tim Probst

Unions have long been a source of strength for working families when times are tough—and times are tough now.

Support the Foundation for Working Families with this Book by Tim Probst

Jul. 15, 2020

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Will Washington invest in billionaires or the rest of us?

The Times editorial board called on Gov. Inslee to reopen our contracts, cancel our July cost-of-living adjustment, and make "bold” cuts to the services we provide the residents of this state. WFSE President Mike Yestramski responds.

Will Washington invest in billionaires or the rest of us?

Jul. 13, 2020

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Legal Assistants in Pierce County Form a Union

After dealing with years of favoritism, retaliation, and arbitrary staffing changes, the legal assistants, legal interviewers, and victim advocates at the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office have come together to form a union.

Legal Assistants in Pierce County Form a Union

Jul. 09, 2020

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Pelosi joins AFSCME in calling for state, local aid amid soaring virus cases

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday joined AFSCME President Lee Saunders and front-line public service workers from states experiencing surges in coronavirus cases to urge the Senate to approve at least $1 trillion in flexible aid to states, cities and towns.

Pelosi joins AFSCME in calling for state, local aid amid soaring virus cases

Jun. 23, 2020

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Update: Community College Coalition Approves MOU to Limit Furloughs

6/25/20 Update:

Update: Community College Coalition Approves MOU to Limit Furloughs