Local 872

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

rainbow-over-ecology-1.jpg

A rainbow over the Ecology headquarters building

Ecology Workers Take on Hazardous Lighting

When a harsh, disruptive lighting change gave employees watery eyes and headaches, WFSE Local 872 members took action.

pat_bailey.jpeg

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.

20200921-lee-biden-main.jpg

The Choice for Working People is Joe Biden

There are countless reasons against voting for Donald Trump in November.

cba_graphic.jpeg

General Government Agreement Reached, Team Recommends Yes Vote

Thursday after 10 p.m., the WFSE General Government Bargaining Team reached a 2021-2023 tentative agreement with the state of Washington that secures a future for 30,000 + state workers and the mil

National AFSCME News

A president for working families
Hear from Joe Biden why he’s the choice for the steady leadership we need in the White House. — Sep 22
Maine’s leaders join AFSCME in demanding urgent federal aid to states, cities and towns
Elected leaders from Maine joined AFSCME Pres. Lee Saunders and IVP/Council 93 Exec. Dir. Mark Bernard in calling on Congress for urgent federal aid. — Sep 21
The choice for working people is Joe Biden
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the proven fighters for working people we need in the White House. — Sep 21
EPI report highlights Trump’s failures on coronavirus and need for state and local aid
A new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) highlights the Trump administration's failed response to the pandemic and the need for state and local aid. — Sep 18
As schools reopen, employees take on more responsibility as they face lack of federal support
As a new school year begins during the pandemic, we also need a new leader in the White House. — Sep 17

#SrongerTogether
Even when apart

Join the online meeting this month.