Local 1221 Spokane

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Worried about the Budget Crisis? Here's the latest

If you're worried about the pending budget shortfall, here's what you need to know.

We’ve known about the budget crunch since June, and here’s the good news. We’re ahead of the game.

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Graphic showing a collage of WFSE members in front of the capitol building during previous legislative sessoins. The text says: Tell our legislators to fund our contracts.

Fund our Contracts and Jobs: Register for your 2025 WFSE Lobby Day

During contract negotiations., our employers didn't want to spend a dime on compensation given the budget shortfall. We walked out for Washington won great contracts. Now we need to convince our elected officials to fund our contract.

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Walkout for Washington in Spokane

Members of 1221 participating in Walkout for WA around Spokane.

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During Walkout for Washington, Thousands of WFSE Members Walk Out for Fair Contract

On Tuesday, September 10, thousands of WFSE members at over 130 worksites walked out of their jobs to draw attention to the need for a fair contract.

Dept. of Corrections Corner

Link to WFSE DOC corner

National AFSCME News

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Some Oregon behavioral health workers take a stand against their boss. — Dec 20
Big challenges and big opportunities ahead
In 2025, AFSCME faces big challenges but also promising opportunities. — Dec 19
Minnesota members who keep Hennepin County running win hard-fought contract
The union difference in action – 4,000 Minnesota members win a robust new contract. — Dec 19
Always on the lookout, Louisville plumber leader assistant is Never Quit winner
Andrea Belden, a metering plumber leader assistant in Louisville, Kentucky, and a member of AFSCME Council 962, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Dec 17
AFSCME apprenticeships give Oregon members skills for behavioral health jobs
Congrats to the newest cohort of career-ready behavioral health workers in Oregon, who graduated from the AFSCME’s apprenticeships. — Dec 17

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If you're worried about the pending budget shortfall, here's what you need to know.

Dept. of Corrections Corner

National AFSCME News

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