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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Pat Bailey shakes hands with WFSE VP Judy Kuschel, who is handing her the Laurie Merta award.

Local 872's Pat Bailey Wins Laurie Merta Award

Surrounded by friends and colleagues, Pat Bailey was awarded the Laurie Merta Steward of the Year Award. The ceremony took place June 1st at the Rise Up conference.

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Public Service 2020 Forum over photo of a public service worker

2020 Public Service Forum is Largest Candidate Event in AFSCME History

With former Vice President Joe Biden confirming his participation on Tuesday, the AFSCME-sponsored presidential candidate forum on Aug.

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Large pictures of people held up during a speech on government building steps

Court Case Threatens Health Care for Millions

Today, the latest attempt by the Trump administration to repeal the Affordable Care Act will

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Our 2019-2021 Contracts

We stood together and won pay increases, protected health care, raised the minimum wage and more!

Union Membership Equals . . .

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

National AFSCME News

U.S. House Votes to Boost Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
The effort to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade got a major boost when the House passed a bill raising it to $15 an hour by 2025. — Jul 19
Fighting the Pay Fight
Texas corrections officers fought hard to correct longtime pay inequities – and won by persuading state legislators to do the right thing. — Jul 19
Despite Vetoes, Alaska Members Fight for Public Services
Alaska members are not giving up the fight to reverse Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes. They’re working with the legislature to prevent public services and higher education from being decimated. — Jul 18
We Applaud House Effort to Give Federal Employees Paid Leave
We applaud the House for passing a bill that would guarantee federal workers up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for their children or sick family members or to recover from serious medical problems. — Jul 17
2020 Public Service Forum is Largest Candidate Event in AFSCME History
With at least 19 participants, the 2020 Public Service Forum will be the largest presidential candidate forum in AFSCME history. — Jul 16

Upcoming Events

Jul

23

New Employee Orientation

11:30am to 12:00pm
Jul

23

Local 872 Executive Board

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Jul

24

Button up for ES Fair Pay!

(All day)
Jul

24

Ice Cream Social

11:30am to 1:00pm
Jul

31

Button up for ES Fair Pay!

(All day)