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Jan. 06, 2023

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Turning Frustration into Action—and a Pay Boost

Child welfare workers in Washington came together for a major win this year: in addition to advocating for much-needed cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), WFSE members led the charge in securing 10% assignment pay for the majority of child welfare field operations staff at the Departme

Turning Frustration into Action—and a Pay Boost

Nov. 18, 2022

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Union Busting at Tacoma Art Museum!

In a rushed vote, the Tacoma Art Museum Board refused to voluntarily recognize TAM Workers United (TAMWU), which has over 80% support among employees.

Union Busting at Tacoma Art Museum!

Nov. 08, 2022

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UW Plumbers & Pipefitters Win Grievance Against Contracting Out

At the University of Washington (UW), seven WFSE plumbers and pipefitters relied on the power of their union to stop their employer from hiring outside contractors to complete two large projects that were rightly their work.

UW Plumbers & Pipefitters Win Grievance Against Contracting Out