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.

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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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A UW Custodian Died From COVID-19. Months Later, His Co-workers Still Feel Unsafe

AFSCME member Kong Yeung, a 61-year-old maintenance custodian at the University of Washington, died in late March after contracting COVID-19.

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WFSE Releases Statement Condemning Murder of Black Americans

Olympia, Wash.—The Washington Federation of State Employees (AFSCME Council 28) Executive Committee released the following statement condemning the recent murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor a

National AFSCME News

Kentuckians Call for Robust Federal Aid
Kentucky’s leaders and dedicated public service workers called for urgent, direct federal aid to save their state and their communities. — May 29
NV Senators, Front-Line Workers Call for State, Local Aid
Nevada’s U.S. senators and AFSCME Local 4041 members agree – it’s high time the Senate passes a federal aid package to states, cities and towns. — May 28
A fiscal tsunami is headed for states, cities, towns. Why is the Senate still not acting?
States, cities and towns need help fast but the U.S. Senate refuses to act. Why? — May 28
‘Every Day is Sign-a-Card Day:’ How One Local is Growing During COVID-19
Organizing workers is tough, and especially so during the COVID-19 pandemic. But one Washington state local isn’t letting the crisis stand in the way. — May 27
A Life of Service: One Man’s Mission to Put Others First
Oregon AFSCME member Michael Stewart volunteered to work in the COVID-19 unit at Oregon Health & Science University. Find out why he felt compelled to raise his hand. — May 26

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