News | Local 843

Aug. 27, 2026

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HEALTHCARE VICTORY! We Held the Line

Yesterday our multi-union Healthcare Coalition reached a tentative agreement with the State that maintains our current healthcare cost share for employees — a huge victory in an incredibly difficult budget environment.

HEALTHCARE VICTORY! We Held the Line

WFSE members marching in olympia. Save the date september 5 Olympia WA

Aug. 21, 2026

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Ready to Escalate September 5

Please save the date September 5 for a union action in Olympia if our employers continue to refuse meaningful improvements at the bargaining table following our statewide walkouts on August 31st.

Ready to Escalate September 5

Aug. 03, 2026

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Wildfire Leave | Disaster Relief

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Wildfire Leave | Disaster Relief

childcare reimbursement for wfse members

Jul. 14, 2026

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New Member Benefit: Childcare Reimbursement for WFSE Members

We are excited to launch a brand new members-only benefit to provide direct financial support to WFSE members with childcare expenses: WFSE CARE (Childcare Assistance & Relief).

New Member Benefit: Childcare Reimbursement for WFSE Members

Jul. 07, 2026

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Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

AFSCME members will continue to be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program after a federal judge blocked the administration’s effort to unfairly disqualify certain government and nonprofit employers from the popular program. 

Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program