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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Online Training Available for AFSCME Women Leading Change

Across the nation, women are creating change for working families more than ever before. The Women’s Leadership Academy is ready to train more AFSCME women to be leaders of that change.

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Gay pride flag in front of supreme court entrance with pro-LGBTQ equality signs

AFSCME Members Rally to Protect LGBTQ Rights

Union Membership Equals . . .

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

National AFSCME News

Quick Thinking, Decisive Action Save Connecticut Member’s Life
Heroic actions by his alert, quick-thinking colleagues saved a Connecticut member’s life after he suffered a workplace accident. — Oct 16
California Nurse Once Thought About Quitting but Persevered
Early in Brian Zeringue’s career, a patient died on him. He thought about quitting, but thanks to support from his colleagues, he persevered – and his community is better off for it. — Oct 15
Advancing (In)Justice: AFSCME Condemns Layoffs at Asian American Nonprofit in Los Angeles
We condemn the sudden layoffs of 18 staffers at Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles – many of whom led the effort to unionize through AFSCME. — Oct 11
First Contract Ratification Points to Power of Collective Bargaining
Washington state assistant attorneys general, who fought for collective bargaining rights in the legislature, overwhelmingly approve first contract. — Oct 10
Online Training Available for AFSCME Women Leading Change
Attention AFSCME members. The 2019 Women’s Leadership Academy Online is gearing up to offer a new series of trainings. Find out how to sign up. — Oct 9

Upcoming Events

Dec

05

Communications Committee meeting

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Dec

09

New Employee Orientation

11:30am to 12:00pm
Dec

10

Finance Committee

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Dec

19

Ecology Local 872 general membership meeting

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Dec

24

New Employee Orientation

11:30am to 12:00pm