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Trump Budget Disinvests in America’s Future

Through a budget proposal announced this week, President Donald Trump continues his attacks on vital progr

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Photo: WFSE Executive Director Leanne Kunze

Welcome WFSE’s New Executive Director, Leanne Kunze

Leanne Kunze began serving as the union’s executive director this February after being selected by the AFSCME Council 28/WFSE Executive Board in January.

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Did You Miss the Tele Town Hall?

Thousands of public employees from across the state called in for a tele town hall on January 30 hosted by President Mike Yestramski and Vice President Andrea Vaughn.

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Greg Devereux at the 1999 Battle of Seattle

Thank You, Greg Devereux

Executive Director and International Vice President Greg Devereux retired in January after nearly 40 years in the labor movement.

Union Membership Equals . . .

As union members, we're stronger together. Union membership equals fair pay, affordable healthcare, and a secure retirement.

See how much so-called "right-To-work" is going to cost your family. This is real. Use our online Lost Wage Calculator to see how much you'd lose if the Supreme Court brings Wisconsin-style empty promises to our state.

National AFSCME News

Building Political Power BLOC By BLOC
Groups like BLOC, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, are mobilizing residents around issues that matter to them and giving them the tools to hold elected officials accountable. — Feb 14
The House Unveils Sweeping Infrastructure Framework
A major plan to improve the nation’s roads, bridges, transit, and sewer and water systems is now on the table. — Feb 13
Statewide Rallies Spur Pay Raise Proposals for Florida State Workers
Florida state workers, who are chronically underpaid and overworked, held massive rallies throughout the state demanding pay raises – and the legislature listened. — Feb 12
Trump Budget Disinvests in America’s Future
President Donald Trump's proposed budget for the next fiscal year continues his attacks on programs that working families rely on, and shortchanges America’s future. — Feb 11
Collective Bargaining Bill Passed by the Virginia House of Delegates
A historic bill granting collective bargaining rights to public service workers in Virginia has passed the state House of Delegates. — Feb 10