The 49th Biennial Convention of the Washington Federation of State Employees, AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO, will be held via virtual video conferencing on October 9-10, 2021.The Convention will convene on Saturday, October 9, at 9:00am.
Convention Committee meetings will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021, beginning at 4:00pm. A pre-convention workshop and Zoom practice for delegates will be held at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 8.
Officer elections will take place the morning of Sunday, October 10.
This year’s convention theme is Solidarity Rising. Over the past two years, our union has proven that there is nothing we can’t accomplish when we rise up in solidarity with one another. WFSE members pulled together to promote the values of public service, social justice, and dignity for all members – all while taking on a global pandemic and an economic recession. Our convention will recognize the adversity we’ve faced and celebrate our shared victories.
Virtual Convention Delegate Packet
- AGENDA
- Convention Committee Assignments
- MISSION-VISION-CORE VALUES
- 2019 Convention Minutes
- Council 28 Constitution approved 7-16-20
- Council 28 Secretary Report 2021
- Council 28 Treasurer Report 2021
- Rules for Nominations and Elections for Officers
- 2021 Delegate Guide
- Rules and Order of Business
- Candidate Forum Rules
- Constitution Amendment #1 (rejected)
- Constitution Amendment #2 (adopted)
- Resolution #1 (ruled out of order)
- Resolution #2 (adopted with minor grammatical amendment)
- Resolution #3 (ruled out of order)
- Resolution #4 (adopted as presented by committee)
- Resolution #5 (adopted as presented by committee)
- 2021 Convention Delegate Voting Strength
Resources
- Candidate Mailings for Elections - September 6 2019
- FAQ's - WFSE Convention
- GUESTS - WFSE Convention
- AFSCME Robert's Rules Chart: Motions and Procedures (This AFSCME guide may be a helpful reference for delegates, however, please defer to our Parliamentarian as well as the adopted Convention Rules for conducting business at Convention.)
Speaker Bios:
LEE SAUNDERS, AFSCME PRESIDENT, BIO- ELISSA MCBRIDE, AFSCME SECRETARY-TREASURER, BIO
- STACY CHAMBERLAIN, AFSCME SECRETARY-TREASURER-COUNCIL 75 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BIO
- REVEREND COURTNEY STANGE-TREGEAR, INVOCATION, BIO
- DR. CAREY G. ANDERSON, SENIOR MINISTER of FIRST AME CHURCH, SEATTLE, INVOCATION, BIO
- SENATOR EMILY RANDALL, PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS SPEAKER, BIO
- MAYOR JON NEHRING, CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS SPEAKER, BIO
Convention Delegate Nominations & Elections
Every biennial convention, members elect WFSE leaders and determine the direction of our union. Members in good standing are eligible to run as convention delegates or leadership roles. If you have not received notice from your local union, contact your local or the MCC at 833-MCC-WFSE or [email protected].
Convention Awards
- Award Descriptions and Requirements (nominations are now closed)
- Submit a Nomination
Convention Call Documents
- All Convention Documents Combined (PDF)
- Welcome Letter from President and Executive Director (PDF)
- Convention Call Summary (PDF)
- Official Convention Call (PDF)
- Convention Timeline (PDF)
- Convention Committees (PDF)
- Convention Award Descriptions & Eligibility (PDF)
- Convention Credentials - Presidents (PDF)
- Convention Credentials - Secretaries (PDF)
- Local Union Certification (PDF)
- Convention Credential Form (PDF)
Questions?
Contact [email protected].
