Local 872

This is the official website for Washington Federation of State Employees Local 872. Our members work at the Washington State Department of Ecology in the Lacey Ecology Building and at the Thurston Conservation District in Tumwater.

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Three law enforcement officers stand next to one another with hands clasped behind their backs. One is holding a single rose.

AFSCME Celebrates Law Enforcement Week

Members of AFSCME’s law enforcement community take countless risks to keep our communities safe.

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Nurses and hospital professionals in blue scrubs rolling a patient in a hospital bed down a hallway

Protecting Nurses During National Nurses Week

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A group of public employees pose with pro-union signs in front of a tent.

WFSE Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week

It’s Public Service Recognition Week, and that means celebration.

Safety Through Collective Bargaining Rights: Kelvin's Story

Injured on the Job, Corrections Officer Links Safety with Collective Bargaining Rights

The day after he was released from a hospital, a bruised and swollen Kelvin Chung told a state Senate committee that state employees like him need collective bargaining rights to advocate for safety on the job. “I want you to see my face. We need a voice on the job, so this doesn't happen again to anyone else,” said Chung, a corrections officer.

Union Membership Equals . . .

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

National AFSCME News

ASEA Members Block Privatization of Alaska Psychiatric Institute
More than 200 Alaska State Employees Association (ASEA) members work at API as protective service workers, nurses and clinicians. — May 17
Nevada State Workers Rally for a Voice on the Job
Nevada state workers were joined by members of the Culinary Union Local 226 for a rally in support of Senate Bill 135, which will extend collective bargaining rights to state employees. — May 16
AFSCME Celebrates Law Enforcement Week
National Police Week is a time to honor fallen law enforcement officers, as well as a time for the law enforcement community to stand in solidarity with each other. — May 15
Because They Never Quit, Florida Workers Won Back Pay Case
Members and retirees of AFSCME Local 161 never quit, and now they’ve won a back pay case with an $800,000 settlement. — May 14
During Mental Health Month, Hear the Voices of Behavioral Health Professionals
Through AFSCME, more than 50,000 behavioral health workers in 29 states across the country have a voice on the job, and more are joining every day. — May 13

Upcoming Events

Jun

04

Local 872 Executive Board meeting

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Jun

06

MACT -- Member Activation and Communication Team meeting

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Jun

11

New Employee Orientation

11:30am to 12:00pm
Jun

20

Ecology Local 872 general membership meeting

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Jul

02

Local 872 Executive Board meeting

12:00pm to 1:00pm