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Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

It’s not too much to ask to be safe at work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1971 says every worker has a fundamental right to a safe work environment.

And yet there are still too many avoidable accidents. Too many injuries. And way too many deaths.

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

Remembering George Masten, a Giant in WFSE (and WA) History

When George started his career in state service, workers were routinely laid off en masse and replaced by loyalists, friends and family members of newly elected governors in the so-called "spoils system" of political patronage. By the time Masten retired as Executive Director in 1984, our members had just taken the entire State of Washington to court alleging systemic gender-based wage discrimination and won the largest settlement in state history, equivalent to $1.5b today.

Remembering George Masten, a Giant in WFSE (and WA) History

"Open the Books!" at Seattle Colleges, say WFSE Local 304

WFSE Local 304 members inside and outside the Seattle Colleges Board of Trustees Meeting on April 9th asked why they have their pay cut and go through rounds of layoffs rather than the folks who mismanaged the budget in the first place.

"Open the Books!" at Seattle Colleges, say WFSE Local 304

Bargaining Kickoff April 15th! Contract Fight Starts Now

Whether you work remote, in person, at the University of Washington or knee-deep in an estuary – there’s a way you can support your bargaining team every bargaining day. Plus, see locations for several campaign kickoff events on April 15th at 5:30pm statewide.

Bargaining Kickoff April 15th! Contract Fight Starts Now

A salute to those who answer the call 

About 240 million times a year, the very first public safety professional to respond to an emergency is the 911 dispatcher who answers the urgent phone call.    

A salute to those who answer the call