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2025-2027 Contract Negotiations

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DCYF Member Fights to Pass Bill Protecting Children, Fellow Workers

Like many DCYF workers in Washington, Taylor Andrews-Garcelon loves her clients but has felt her job get more stressful and dangerous in the last few years. 

Unions Release Joint Statement as Negotiations Proceed on Vaccine Mandate

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WFSE Members Are on the Front Lines of the Heat Crisis

Last summer, seven heat-related deaths were reported in Washington.

This June, the deadliest heatwave in the state’s history claimed over 100 lives.

Vaccine Mandate FAQ


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We will continue to provide updates as we learn more about the vaccine mandate along with answers to common questions and concerns.

WFSE Statement on Vaccine Mandate

The Washington Federation of State Employees (AFSCME Council 28) released the following statement regarding vaccine mandates.

BREAKING: Governor Agrees to Bargain Wages

After receiving more than 6,000 letters from WFSE members, Governor Inslee’s office has agreed to return to the bargaining table to negotiate a general wage increase for state employees.

Stay tuned for more details.

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Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us

Members of WFSE, SEIU 1199NW, SEIU 925 and WSNA were joined by UW students and community members on Wednesday at Harborview and UW Medical Center to rally for respect and a fair wage increase. 

Hospital employees from nurses to custodians turned out in union shirts and masks with signs declaring, “Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us.”

Workers from several unions spoke to the gathered crowd.