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May. 28, 2020

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‘Every Day is Sign-a-Card Day:’ How One Local is Growing During COVID-19

Even in the best of times, organizing can be tough work. Add in a global pandemic, and growing your local union can seem impossible. Yet over the last few months, a group of interpreters in Washington state hasn't let the COVID-19 crisis slow them down.

‘Every Day is Sign-a-Card Day:’ How One Local is Growing During COVID-19

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May. 28, 2020

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Hazard Pay Victory! Local 304 Members Make History in Washington State

Essential workers at several community colleges in King County fought for and won hazard pay, but there's work to do at Bellevue College. Sign the petition!

Hazard Pay Victory! Local 304 Members Make History in Washington State

May. 24, 2020

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WFSE Wins: Furlough Protections at UW Medicine

When UW Medicine announced they would be furloughing staff, our union took action to ensure that any reductions would be minimal and applied fairly. Our team negotiated into early Saturday morning and secured the following:

WFSE Wins: Furlough Protections at UW Medicine

May. 21, 2020

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2020 Legislators' Voting Record: Who Walked the Walk?

You’ve heard it before.

2020 Legislators' Voting Record: Who Walked the Walk?

May. 19, 2020

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Now Administrative Law Judges Can Advocate for Themselves, Too

The 2020 legislative session brought new hope to a little-known group of unrepresented public service workers: Washington’s Administrative Law Judges (ALJs).

Now Administrative Law Judges Can Advocate for Themselves, Too