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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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.

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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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Photos of 15 of the candidates from the forum

Candidates Say Yes to Union Rights

The 19 presidential candidates who participated in the AFSCME Public Service Forum on Saturday disagreed on a range of topics, but they all agreed on o

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Joe Martinez poses in front of an LA County Fire Department helicopter.

Cool Under Pressure

Union Membership Equals . . .

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

National AFSCME News

Meet the 2019 Winner of the Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship
This year’s winner of the Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship juggles a full-time job, graduate studies and union activism. — Aug 16
Hundreds of Florida Students Receive Back-to-School Supplies from AFSCME
Many AFSCME Florida members help educate school children. This year, they also helped children get a good start in school by donating hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies. — Aug 15
The Financial Consultant Who Ruins State Budgets
Read about a budget consultant who’s infamous for shrinking budgets at the cost of essential public services. — Aug 14
We Mourn Puerto Rico Corrections Officer Killed by Inmate
AFSCME mourns the loss of our brother Pedro Rodríguez-Mateo, a corrections officer in Puerto Rico, who was killed in the line of duty. — Aug 14
Oregon Health and Science University Workers Stand Together for Respect
It was a massive show of strength as more than 1,400 people stood together for a fair contract for Oregon Health and Science University workers. — Aug 12

Upcoming Events

Sep

05

Communications Committee meeting

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Sep

09

New Employee Orientation

11:30am to 12:00pm
Sep

10

Finance Committee

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Sep

19

Ecology Local 872 general membership meeting

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Sep

24

New Employee Orientation

11:30am to 12:00pm