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Child Care Providers United members gather before a rally at the California state Capitol.

Dec. 17, 2025

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Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

This fall’s election results made it clear: working people want elected leaders who will address the steep cost of living, the stagnation of workers’ wages

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

members standing looking cool at Walkout for Washington in 2024

Dec. 05, 2025

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Choose Your Bargaining Team for Our 2027-29 Contracts

Who will represent you at the table with your employer? It’s time to decide. The power of our union is in solidarity: the strength and influence we have when we join forces as WFSE members to protect our jobs, families and communities. That’s what bargaining is all about.

Choose Your Bargaining Team for Our 2027-29 Contracts

Nov. 10, 2025

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Meet the 2025-2027 WFSE Executive Board

WFSE has a new Executive Board, the statewide body of members that conduct the business of our union between conventions. When convention is not in session, it is the highest governing body of our union.

Meet the 2025-2027 WFSE Executive Board

Lawsuit over unlawful changes to the PSLF program

Nov. 03, 2025

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In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

AFSCME has teamed up with a number of cities, unions and nonprofits to sue the U.S. Department of Education over unlawful changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

Oct. 31, 2025

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Lobby for 2026 Worker Priorities — Help Win a Washington for All!

What we're able to pass this legislative session will determine how much money there is to negotiate for when we enter contract negotiations in the spring.

Lobby for 2026 Worker Priorities — Help Win a Washington for All!